the elderly

noun

: elderly people
providing care for the elderly

Examples of the elderly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Japan’s total population has been falling steadily since around 2010, leading to chronic labor shortages, while the rising ratio of the elderly in the country is pressuring higher the nation’s medical and social security expenditures. Winnie Hsu, Fortune, 4 May 2024 This form of neglect may impact the elderly the most, leading to emotional issues such as loss of dignity, self-worth, and respect. Dr. Robert Glatter and Dr. Peter J Papadakos, TIME, 2 May 2024 The Biden administration said higher wages for home health care workers would reduce turnover and lead to higher quality home care for the elderly and disabled. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024 Muhammad is planning Eid events in the LA area for refugees and for the elderly, and is also cohosting a fundraiser with Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. on April 19 with proceeds going to Gaza. Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024 Judges have said the elderly make up a significant segment of those in guardianship since many who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease need help caring for themselves. Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 2 Apr. 2024 Her mother had hired a babysitter in the form of the elderly Mrs. Sturak (national treasure June Squibb). Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024 Studies are now finding the same health impacts from some of the newer PFAS versions, according to the report, which called for people at higher risk, such as pregnant women, young children and the elderly, to be tested for a subset of PFAS chemicals. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024 Advertisement Public showers are available for residents who lack indoor plumbing — $3 per visit, with the elderly welcome to bathe for free. Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024

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“The elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20elderly. Accessed 9 May. 2024.

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