elderly care; care for the aged
Refers to the care and support provided to elderly people, often in a professional or institutional context.
Elderly care work is tough but rewarding.
The demand for elderly care is increasing in Japan.
介護 is a broader term for nursing care, not limited to the elderly. 老人介護 specifically targets aged individuals.
高齢者介護 is a more formal synonym, often used in official contexts.
Compound of 老人 (old person) and 介護 (nursing care).