With reference and citation, define caregivers.

Caregivers are individuals who provide physical, emotional, and/or financial support to a person in need of assistance due to illness, disability, or old age. Caregivers can be family members, friends, or professional caregivers who assist with activities of daily living, medical care, and emotional support. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, caregivers are defined as "anyone who provides unpaid care to another person who needs help with daily activities due to a chronic illness, disability, or other condition." (National Alliance for Caregiving, 2021)

Definition of Caregivers

Caregivers are individuals who provide ongoing unpaid or paid assistance to individuals who are unable to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) or who have a chronic illness or disability (American Psychological Association, 2019).

Citation:

American Psychological Association. (2019). Caregiving. In APA dictionary of psychology: https://dictionary.apa.org/caregiving