nonagenarians
Near-centennial age group
Nonagenarians are people in their nineties—between ninety and ninety-nine years old.
The term appears in discussions of aging, longevity research, and demographics: The town had an unusually high number of nonagenarians.
Someone who reaches one hundred becomes a centenarian.
Person over ninety-nine
- octogenarianPerson in ninth decade
- supercentenarianSomeone past 110
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- longevityDuration of existence
elderly · aged · senior · old age · geriatric · venerable · advanced age · twilight years
Weakness of body
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- cognitive declineWorsening of thought abilities
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
dementia · caregiving · assisted living · nursing home · walker · wheelchair · hearing aid · medication
All inhabitants combined
- censusOfficial population count
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- mortalityState of eventual death
- cohortGroup sharing circumstances
baby boomers · pension · retirement · social security · healthcare costs · silver tsunami · actuarial · birthrate
Practical knowledge from life
- memoriesStored past experiences
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
- oral historyRecorded interviews about the past
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
witness · perspective · advice · legacy · mentor · sage · elder · generational
Annual date of origin
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- rareSeldom found or seen
exceptional · tribute · honor · recognition · accomplishment · centenary · party · congratulations
centenarian
Person over ninety-nine
- octogenarianPerson in ninth decade
- supercentenarianSomeone past 110
- lifespanTotal existence duration
longevity · elderly · aged · senior · old age · geriatric · venerable · advanced age · twilight years · golden years
frailty
Weakness of body
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- cognitive declineWorsening of thought abilities
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
osteoporosis · dementia · caregiving · assisted living · nursing home · walker · wheelchair · hearing aid · medication · chronic conditions
population
All inhabitants combined
- censusOfficial population count
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- mortalityState of eventual death
cohort · baby boomers · pension · retirement · social security · healthcare costs · silver tsunami · actuarial · birthrate · generational
experience
Practical knowledge from life
- memoriesStored past experiences
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
- oral historyRecorded interviews about the past
reminiscence · witness · perspective · advice · legacy · mentor · sage · elder · generational · tradition
birthday
Annual date of origin
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- remarkableWorthy of attention
rare · exceptional · tribute · honor · recognition · accomplishment · centenary · party · congratulations · candles
- seniorssenior citizens, senior, elderly, old woman, old lady