die Altenarbeit
Translation
eldercare, work with the elderly, geriatric social work
Examples
Sie arbeitet in der Altenarbeit.
She works in eldercare.
Altenarbeit erfordert viel Geduld.
Work with the elderly requires a lot of patience.
Grammar Patterns
in der Altenarbeit arbeiten to work in eldercare Sie arbeitet in der Altenarbeit.
Similar Words
Seniorenbetreuung (senior care), Geriatrie (geriatrics)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Alten' (the elderly) and 'Arbeit' (work).
Memory Tips
Literally means 'work with the old'. Break it down into 'Alten' (old people) + 'Arbeit' (work).