the elderly

noun

: elderly people

providing care for the elderly

Examples of the elderly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a near-future where the elderly are physically reset into children to remain economically useful, a young woman becomes the reluctant caretaker of her newly reset mother. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert explained Officials said that vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and people with respiratory issues, should limit outdoor activities due to the higher air pollution levels. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 13 July 2026

In New Jersey, Senate Bill S1525 would create the offense of financial exploitation of the elderly. — Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

An investigation has been launched into how the elderly relative and the child got into the water. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026