care, attention, aid, tending

the work of caring for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needed constant attention"

• hair care, hairdressing — care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
• babysitting — the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home
• dental care — care for the teeth
• first aid — emergency care given before regular medical aid can be obtained
• treatment — care by procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury
• incubation — maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
• livery — the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay
• manicure — professional care for the hands and fingernails
• pedicure — professional care for the feet and toenails
• nourishment — the act of nourishing
• nursing — the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
• tender loving care, TLC — considerate and solicitous care
• nurturance — physical and emotional care and nourishment
• personal care — care for someone who is disabled or is otherwise unable to care for themselves; can including bathing and cooking and managing bodily functions
• skin care — care for the skin
• faith healing, faith cure — care provided through prayer and faith in God
• tree surgery — treatment of damaged or decaying trees

• work — activity directed toward making or doing something