Aging And Elderly Terminology

noun a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness

• In his dotage, the elderly man struggled to remember simple tasks.
• My grandma is in her dotage now, but she still has a sharp wit.
• I hope I'm not in my dotage when I retire, I still want to have fun!
• The company's outdated policies are a sign of their dotage in the industry.

adjective having wrinkles and a weathered appearance, often due to age or hardship

• The wizened old man shared his wisdom with the younger generation.
• The wizened lady at the market always has the freshest produce.
• That wizened dude knows all the best spots in town.
• Her wizened heart had been through so much pain and suffering.

noun a type of abuse that involves the mistreatment or harm of elderly individuals

• Elder abuse is a serious issue that often goes unnoticed in society.
• It's really sad to hear about cases of elder abuse happening in our community.
• That caregiver was caught red-handed for elder abuse.
• Neglecting our elders is a form of elder abuse that can have lasting consequences.