aftercare
/ˈæftərˌkɛr/
noun
- Care or treatment given to a person after a medical procedure, illness, or injury to aid recovery.
- She attended physical therapy sessions as part of her aftercare.
- Proper aftercare is essential to prevent infection after a tattoo.
- The hospital provides excellent aftercare for heart surgery patients.
- Support or services provided after a person leaves an institution, such as a hospital or prison, to help them adjust.
- The charity offers aftercare for children leaving foster care.
- Aftercare for recovering addicts includes regular counseling meetings.
- The aftercare program helps former inmates find jobs and housing.