Which term refers to unpaid care provided to chronically ill relatives?

• A. Primary Caregiver
• B. Family Caregiving
• C. Indirect Caregiver
• D. Protective Caregiver

Answer: (B)

Unpaid care provided to chronically ill relatives is described as family caregiving. This term highlights the close family or social relationship and the fact that the support is given without financial compensation. Family caregivers typically assist with daily activities, medication management, appointment coordination, transportation, and emotional support, forming the informal backbone of a loved one’s care. While someone might be the primary caregiver, that label doesn’t by itself specify that the care is unpaid or family-based, and other terms offered aren’t standard descriptors for this common form of support.