octogenarians
People past seventy-nine
Octogenarians are people in their eighties—aged eighty to eighty-nine.
The term appears in discussions of aging, longevity, and demographics: The study focused on octogenarians and their cognitive health.
Like its siblings septuagenarian (seventies) and nonagenarian (nineties), the word is slightly formal but not uncommon.
Advanced in age
- seniorsOldest in a group
- agingGrowing older over time
- longevityDuration of existence
- geriatricRelating to elderly care
old age · lifespan · golden years · retirement · advanced age · twilight years · aged · elder
Weakness of body
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- caregivingAttending to dependents
assisted living · nursing home · chronic conditions · hearing aids · vision loss · medication · physical therapy · cognitive decline
Practical knowledge from life
- memoriesStored past experiences
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
- legacyWhat's passed down
- generationalRelating to age groups
life lessons · perspective · reminiscence · oral history · mentorship · elders · counsel · hindsight
Annual date of origin
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- tributeOffering of respect
- honoreeOne being celebrated
commemoration · party · recognition · congratulations · cake · candles · family gathering · well-wishes
Increasing median societal years
- censusOfficial population count
- baby boomers1946-1964 birth cohort
- life expectancyAverage anticipated survival duration
- statisticsCollected numerical information
pension · social security · retirement age · population pyramid · superagers
elderly
Advanced in age
geriatric · old age · lifespan · golden years · retirement · advanced age · twilight years · aged · elder · mature
frailty
Weakness of body
caregiving · assisted living · nursing home · chronic conditions · hearing aids · vision loss · medication · physical therapy · cognitive decline · falls
experience
Practical knowledge from life
- memoriesStored past experiences
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
- legacyWhat's passed down
generational · life lessons · perspective · reminiscence · oral history · mentorship · elders · counsel · hindsight · sage
birthday
Annual date of origin
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- tributeOffering of respect
honoree · commemoration · party · recognition · congratulations · cake · candles · family gathering · well-wishes · toast
population aging
Increasing median societal years
- censusOfficial population count
- baby boomers1946-1964 birth cohort
- life expectancyAverage anticipated survival duration
statistics · pension · social security · retirement age · population pyramid · superagers
- seniorssenior citizens, senior, elderly, old woman, old lady
- Elderlyretirees, golden agers, grandparents, great-grandparents, nursing home residents
- agingaging process, aging body, biological age, aging workforce, aging parents
- generationsbaby boomers, millennials, Gen Z, Gen X, baby boomer
octogenariansinfants
Very young children
newborns · babies · toddlers · children · youngsters
octogenariansnewborns
Recently delivered infants
infants · spring chickens · whippersnappers · younglings · babes in arms
octogenariansGeneration Z
Post-millennial demographic cohort
Gen Alpha · millennials · digital natives · Generation Alpha