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What is the medical term caregiver and its professional variations?

While the term "caregiver" is widely used, it is not a specific medical title but a broad descriptor for someone providing care. According to a report by the AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, nearly 1 in 5 Americans have provided care to a child with special needs or an adult in the past 12 months. This highlights the prevalence of the role, but for medical and professional settings, more specific terminology is required to define the provider's training and scope of practice.