the elderly

noun

: elderly people

providing care for the elderly

Examples of the elderly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Children and the elderly are especially susceptible to heat exhaustion and should be especially careful. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

The myth that only older men get it Prostate cancer becomes more common with age, but calling it a disease of the elderly is misleading. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026

Malnutrition among the elderly The oldest groups have generally benefited from progress against chronic diseases, with the rates of deaths from cancer and heart disease dropping even as the older population continues to grow. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026

Young children, the elderly, pregnant females and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk of having complications and experiencing severe disease. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026