the elderly

noun

: elderly people

providing care for the elderly

Examples of the elderly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As Little House on the Prairie returns and young Laura Ingalls warms American hearts all over again, here are a few key plot points that the elderly Wilder wisely excluded about her intrepid life on the prairie. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

All right, this is the patronizing version of complimenting the elderly. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Watch closely for signs of heat distress in yourself and others, including your neighbors and the elderly, Delaney said. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Upon arrival, emergency responders reportedly found the elderly victim trapped under the vehicle. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026