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In a statement on social media, the elderly woman’s granddaughter, Zoe Cooper, announced the devastating news.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
These warmer nights can prolong heat stress, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and outdoor workers.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Once known to be a disease of the elderly, one study found more than half of new cases are in people under 55 years of age, likely driven by the dramatic global rise in obesity.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
While tech-literate consumers might navigate the pitfalls successfully, more vulnerable groups—such as the elderly or those less comfortable with technology—are left wide open to errors and exploitation.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
These warmer nights can prolong heat stress, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and outdoor workers.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Once known to be a disease of the elderly, one study found more than half of new cases are in people under 55 years of age, likely driven by the dramatic global rise in obesity.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
While tech-literate consumers might navigate the pitfalls successfully, more vulnerable groups—such as the elderly or those less comfortable with technology—are left wide open to errors and exploitation.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
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“The elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20elderly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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