elderly

Example Sentences

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‘She is planning to move out of state’: My sister sold our elderly mother’s house from under her.

From MarketWatch

However, young people are less likely to think they could be susceptible to this cancer, which was long considered to only be suffered by the elderly.

From Barron's

Councils are responsible for local services including care for the elderly and disabled, rubbish collection and recycling, housing, education and road maintenance.

From BBC

At one feeding center, an elderly volunteer told us he spends hours every day scavenging for firewood.

From Salon

Clare looks at how the case is shining a light on the risks of having an elderly parent living solo and prompting difficult conversations.

From The Wall Street Journal