The term 'Asian Caregiver' can be summarized by the four-letter word 'AMAH'. An AMAH is a traditional Chinese term for a female domestic worker, usually employed to take care of children or elderly people. Amahs are often seen as part of the extended family and are expected to provide emotional support as well as practical help. They are usually hired on a long-term basis and may live with the family they are caring for.