elderly

Example Sentences

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She had various tests done and then was brought to an area of the hospital for assessing elderly patients, her daughter added.

From BBC

Both our parents are quite elderly and therefore, in theory, I need to plan for about 30 more years.

From MarketWatch

Aunt Kitty turned to her left and greeted the elderly gentleman seated beside her, the ancient husband of one of the other society mavens.

From Literature

He believes the gut may play a crucial role in the ageing process - with consequences for how long we live, and how physically strong we remain in our elderly years.

From BBC

Fiscal stimulus should focus on structural growth areas in youth and elderly care.

From The Wall Street Journal