as in caregiver
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
a workshop for parents and other carers of autistic children
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caregiver
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Since that diagnosis, Emma has become an advocate for caregivers, a role she was thrust into without warning.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
27 May 2025 -
Buoyed by their son's progress, the Smiths began sharing their journey on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to connect with other people who are caregivers to children or adults with similar conditions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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“Carer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carer. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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