el·der·ly
ˈel-dər-lē 
1
a
: rather old
especially
: being past middle age
b
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of later life or elderly persons
elderliness
noun
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Adjective
The program is intended to provide medical care for elderly people.
elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Overall, prosecutors say the scheme defrauded hundreds of elderly victims across the U.S. until early June 2024, when Canadian law enforcement executed search warrants at the call centers.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
Federal prosecutors have charged more than two dozen Canadian nationals in a massive scam that bilked more than $21 million from elderly people in more than 40 U.S. states, the Vermont District’s U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
My focus will be on the things that make our city special, like an emphasis on public safety, protecting our tree canopy and ensuring that the needs of our elderly are met.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
These include dental and pharmaceutical coverage, and home care for elderly patients.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Overall, prosecutors say the scheme defrauded hundreds of elderly victims across the U.S. until early June 2024, when Canadian law enforcement executed search warrants at the call centers.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
Federal prosecutors have charged more than two dozen Canadian nationals in a massive scam that bilked more than $21 million from elderly people in more than 40 U.S. states, the Vermont District’s U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
My focus will be on the things that make our city special, like an emphasis on public safety, protecting our tree canopy and ensuring that the needs of our elderly are met.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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