Examples of the elderly in a Sentence
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Advertisement The rejection of societal norms comes at an inopportune time for the Communist Party, which is struggling to stave off a demographic crisis in which there aren’t enough young people to support the elderly.
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The flu still kills, approximately 36,000 Americans each year, usually the elderly, the very young or those with underlying medical conditions.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2024
In the clip, Poppy can be seen comfortably resting her head on the elderly woman, whose eager delight is palpable in the footage.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Japan’s total population has been falling steadily since around 2010, leading to chronic labor shortages, while the rising ratio of the elderly in the country is pressuring higher the nation’s medical and social security expenditures.
—Winnie Hsu, Fortune, 4 May 2024
This form of neglect may impact the elderly the most, leading to emotional issues such as loss of dignity, self-worth, and respect.
—Dr. Robert Glatter and Dr. Peter J Papadakos, TIME, 2 May 2024
The Biden administration said higher wages for home health care workers would reduce turnover and lead to higher quality home care for the elderly and disabled.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Muhammad is planning Eid events in the LA area for refugees and for the elderly, and is also cohosting a fundraiser with Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. on April 19 with proceeds going to Gaza.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
Judges have said the elderly make up a significant segment of those in guardianship since many who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease need help caring for themselves.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 2 Apr. 2024
Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The flu still kills, approximately 36,000 Americans each year, usually the elderly, the very young or those with underlying medical conditions.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2024
In the clip, Poppy can be seen comfortably resting her head on the elderly woman, whose eager delight is palpable in the footage.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Japan’s total population has been falling steadily since around 2010, leading to chronic labor shortages, while the rising ratio of the elderly in the country is pressuring higher the nation’s medical and social security expenditures.
—Winnie Hsu, Fortune, 4 May 2024
This form of neglect may impact the elderly the most, leading to emotional issues such as loss of dignity, self-worth, and respect.
—Dr. Robert Glatter and Dr. Peter J Papadakos, TIME, 2 May 2024
The Biden administration said higher wages for home health care workers would reduce turnover and lead to higher quality home care for the elderly and disabled.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Muhammad is planning Eid events in the LA area for refugees and for the elderly, and is also cohosting a fundraiser with Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. on April 19 with proceeds going to Gaza.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
Judges have said the elderly make up a significant segment of those in guardianship since many who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease need help caring for themselves.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 2 Apr. 2024
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“The elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20elderly. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
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