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  • SCOPE NOTE: explains HOW the term has been used to index items in the library database; defines the term
  • USE: denotes a preferred term or phrase
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  • BROADER TERM: broader or more general terms or phrases
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  • RELATED TERM: a term or phrase that is conceptually or associatively linked with the indicated preferred term

Thesaurus: 1501 entries.


CARE GIVERS 

CARE OF THE AGED 

CARE WORK (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Work, either paid or unpaid, that is dedicated to the activities of caring for another person. This might include medical care, elder care, child care and can involve assistance with daily living such as cooking, personal care and cleaning.

CAREER CHOICE 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT (Search for related entries in the library)

CAREER MOBILITY 

CAREER PROGRESSION 

CAREERS 

CAREGIVER BURDEN (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Stress encountered by providers of care to family members or others. Can be associated with difficulties managing multiple responsibilities, poor social support, several dependents and/or financial stress.

CAREGIVERS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Typically refers to unpaid providers of care to family members or others. Term varies by country. Caregivers sometimes organize to represent their collective needs and rights.