help given to elderly or infirm people with essential everyday activities such as washing, dressing, and meals
Examples of 'personal care' in a sentence
personal care
Of this, the cost of personal care itself is about 56,000.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It said that under no circumstances should such short visits be used for personal care such as help with eating, washing or getting out of bed.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This would bring comfort and reassurance to the patient (which is known to promote recovery and healing) as well as help with personal care.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Charities have already expressed dismay that the cap only covers the cost of personal care - help with washing and dressing - but notaccommodation or food.