noun
informal care
Refers to unpaid care provided by family, friends, or community members, as opposed to formal care by professionals. Common in social welfare and healthcare contexts.
高齢化社会では、インフォーマルケアの重要性が高まっている。
In an aging society, the importance of informal care is increasing.
インフォーマルケアを担う家族
The burden on family members providing informal care is heavy.