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What do you call someone who cares for old people?

According to the AARP, an estimated 53 million Americans acted as unpaid family caregivers to an adult or child in 2020 alone. As a result, the primary and most common term you would call someone who cares for old people is a "caregiver." However, depending on the level of formality, training, and the specific duties performed, several other titles may also be appropriate, including personal care assistant, home health aide, and geriatric care manager.

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