aftercare

noun

af·​ter·​care ˈaf-tər-ˌker How to pronounce aftercare (audio)
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)

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This can refer to both emotional and physical aftercare. Quispe López, Them, 14 Jan. 2025 Comprehensive Care: From personalized consultations to detailed aftercare, Vera Clinic provides end-to-end support. William Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 Regardless of how someone finds their way into permanent housing, Montoya said clients from all local agencies are treated the same – left to fend for themselves with little to no aftercare. Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024 But without proper aftercare, garments end up in landfill prematurely. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aftercare 

Word History

Etymology

after- + care entry 1

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aftercare was in 1629

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“Aftercare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftercare. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

aftercare

noun
af·​ter·​care -ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r How to pronounce aftercare (audio)
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
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