geriatric
Of advanced years
Geriatric relates to old age and the medical care of elderly people: geriatric medicine, geriatric ward.
As a noun, a geriatric is an old person, though this usage often sounds dismissive or clinical.
Informally, geriatric describes anything outdated or worn out: That geriatric computer needs replacing.
Gradual functional decline with age
- longevityDuration of existence
- grayingLosing color with age
- silver-hairedHaving gray-white hair
- octogenarianPerson in ninth decade
nonagenarian · centenarian · elderliness · venerable · hoary · time-worn · agedness · dotage
Long-term eldercare residence
- assisted livingResidential care for elderly
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- home health aideDomestic medical support worker
- adult day careDaytime supervision for elderly
long-term care · bedridden · dementia care · respite care · senior services · mobility aid · patient lift · hospice
Expert on aging
- polypharmacyUsing numerous drugs concurrently
- comorbiditySimultaneous presence of diseases
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- Alzheimer'sDegenerative brain disease
osteoporosis · hip fracture · fall prevention · cognitive decline · delirium · age-related · degenerative · chronic disease
Worn by age
- feebleWeak and ineffective
- infirmWeak in body
- weakLacking power or force
- unsteadyLacking balance or stability
fragile · doddering · wobbly · tottering · faltering · enfeebled · debilitated · weakened
Retiree's ongoing benefit
- 401(k)Tax-advantaged retirement savings account
- superannuationRetirement savings scheme
- annuityPeriodic fixed payment
- social securityPublic financial protection programs
IRA · golden years · senior living · independent living · downsizing · retiree · fixed income · retirement community
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- knowledgeUnderstood facts and skills
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
sagacity · discernment · proverb · adage · elder wisdom · life lessons · hindsight · mentorship
senescence
Gradual functional decline with age
- longevityDuration of existence
- grayingLosing color with age
- silver-hairedHaving gray-white hair
octogenarian · nonagenarian · centenarian · elderliness · venerable · hoary · time-worn · agedness · dotage · declining
nursing home
Long-term eldercare residence
- assisted livingResidential care for elderly
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- home health aideDomestic medical support worker
adult day care · long-term care · bedridden · dementia care · respite care · senior services · mobility aid · patient lift · hospice · skilled nursing
gerontologist
Expert on aging
- polypharmacyUsing numerous drugs concurrently
- comorbiditySimultaneous presence of diseases
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
Alzheimer's · osteoporosis · hip fracture · fall prevention · cognitive decline · delirium · age-related · degenerative · chronic disease · palliative
decrepit
Worn by age
unsteady · fragile · doddering · wobbly · tottering · faltering · enfeebled · debilitated · weakened · tremulous
pension
Retiree's ongoing benefit
- 401(k)Tax-advantaged retirement savings account
- superannuationRetirement savings scheme
- annuityPeriodic fixed payment
social security · IRA · golden years · senior living · independent living · downsizing · retiree · fixed income · retirement community · snowbird
sage
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- knowledgeUnderstood facts and skills
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
judgment · sagacity · discernment · proverb · adage · elder wisdom · life lessons · hindsight · mentorship · storytelling
- geriatric careMedicine for old age
- geriatric wardHospital area for seniors
- geriatric pregnancyChildbearing at older age
- geriatric medicineMedical care for seniors
- geriatric healthCare for aging bodies
- geriatric nurseHealthcare worker for seniors