The act of accompanying someone (attendance or chaperoning), e.g., caring for or escorting them to places like hospitals.
年配の両親の病院の付き添いは週に一度している。
I accompany my elderly parents to the hospital once a week.
子どもの遠足には保護者の付き添いが必要だ。
Parents' accompaniment is required for the children's excursion.
先生が付き添いで博物館を案内してくれた。
The teacher guided us around the museum as an escort.
An attendant or escort — a person who accompanies someone (a companion or caregiver).
付き添いの家族が待合室で待っている。
The family member accompanying the patient is waiting in the waiting room.
入院中は付き添いの人がいれば安心だ。
It's reassuring to have someone accompany you while hospitalized.