elderly
Advanced in years
Elderly means old, especially referring to people past middle age.
The word is somewhat formal and often appears in institutional contexts: elderly care, the elderly population.
Some consider it more respectful than "old," though others find it euphemistic or patronizing.
My elderly neighbor needs help with yard work.
As a noun, the elderly refers to old people collectively.
Relating to elderly care
- seniorHigher in rank
- agedAdvanced in years
- octogenarianPerson in ninth decade
- nonagenarianPerson aged ninety-plus
centenarian · septuagenarian · senescent · gray-haired · silver-haired · white-haired · wrinkled · stooped
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
- venerableDeserving honor for dignity
- experiencedHaving practical knowledge gained
- knowledgeableHaving extensive information
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
respected · dignified · counsel · guidance · perspective · traditions · oral-history · reminiscence
Inflamed joint disease
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- incontinenceInability to retain waste
- frailtyWeakness of body
Alzheimer's · Parkinson's · cataracts · falls · medication · caregiving · hospice · geriatrician
Parent once removed
- great-grandparentGrandparent's mother or father
- patriarchMale head of family
- matriarchFemale family leader
- ancestorPredecessor in lineage
grandmother · grandfather · nana · abuela · nonna · grandchildren · generations · lineage
Retiree's ongoing benefit
- retireeOne who left work
- MedicareFederal senior health program
- superannuationRetirement savings scheme
- fixed-incomeAssets yielding constant returns
leisure · downsizing · AARP · snowbird · empty-nester · post-career · annuity
Weak and breakable
- fragileEasily broken or damaged
- infirmWeak in body
- dependentRequiring outside support
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
at-risk · isolated · lonely · exploitation · scams · falls · homebound · shut-in
Deeply respected, admired
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- distinguishedNotable and respected
geriatric
Relating to elderly care
- seniorHigher in rank
- agedAdvanced in years
- octogenarianPerson in ninth decade
nonagenarian · centenarian · septuagenarian · senescent · gray-haired · silver-haired · white-haired · wrinkled · stooped · frail
sage
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
- venerableDeserving honor for dignity
- experiencedHaving practical knowledge gained
- knowledgeableHaving extensive information
mentor · respected · dignified · counsel · guidance · perspective · traditions · oral-history · reminiscence · proverbs
arthritis
Inflamed joint disease
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- incontinenceInability to retain waste
frailty · Alzheimer's · Parkinson's · cataracts · falls · medication · caregiving · hospice · geriatrician · gerontology
grandparent
Parent once removed
- great-grandparentGrandparent's mother or father
- patriarchMale head of family
- matriarchFemale family leader
ancestor · grandmother · grandfather · nana · abuela · nonna · grandchildren · generations · lineage · heritage
pension
Retiree's ongoing benefit
- retireeOne who left work
- MedicareFederal senior health program
- superannuationRetirement savings scheme
fixed-income · leisure · downsizing · AARP · snowbird · empty-nester · post-career · annuity
frail
Weak and breakable
susceptible · at-risk · isolated · lonely · exploitation · scams · falls · homebound · shut-in · neglect
revered
Deeply respected, admired
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- peoplepeople, persons, person, individuals, humans
- human groupstribe, clan, class, caste, crowd
- populationspatients, inpatients, outpatients, stroke patients, trauma patients
- age descriptorsaged, old, young, youthful, mature
- age stagesinfant, toddler, child, teen, teenage
- age termsyoung, old, younger, youngest, aged
- community elderRevered senior community member
- the elderlyAged members of society
- elder careAssistance for seniors
- village eldersSenior community authorities
- elder brotherOlder male sibling
- respect for eldersRegard for senior generations
elder, elders, elderberry, eldercare, elderliness, eldership, elderly care, elder statesman, elder abuse