the elderly

noun

: elderly people

providing care for the elderly

Examples of the elderly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For children and the elderly to promote more complete hydration. — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

There are also outreach programs for the elderly, including a partnership with Alzheimer’s Orange County, which draws on the healing power of the arts. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

The patients at greatest risk include pregnant women, infants, and the elderly. — Amber Brenza, HEALTH, 24 Sep. 2026

Tens of thousands of people, including children and the elderly, handle live chickens before bringing them to slaughter, creating opportunities for disease transmission from birds to humans. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026