1. a person who provides care for someone who is sick, elderly, disabled, or otherwise in need of assistance

Examples

• The elderly woman’s caregiver helps her with daily tasks like bathing and cooking.
• Professional caregivers require special training to work in nursing homes.
• Many family members become caregivers for their aging parents.
• The caregiver administered medication according to the doctor’s instructions.
• Being a caregiver can be emotionally and physically demanding.
• The hospital provides support groups for caregivers of cancer patients.