Elderly Care Terminology

adjective showing signs of old age, such as feebleness or senility

• The doddering old man struggled to walk without assistance.
• My doddering grandma keeps forgetting where she puts her glasses.
• That doddering fool can't seem to get anything right.
• The once mighty empire is now just a doddering shadow of its former self.

noun the condition of being senile, especially the mental frailty and forgetfulness associated with old age

• The doctor diagnosed the elderly patient with senility, a condition marked by cognitive decline.
• My grandma sometimes forgets things due to her senility.
• I can't believe I forgot my keys again, I must be getting senile.
• The company's outdated policies are a sign of organizational senility.

noun a type of healthcare professional who works in a home setting to provide care and support to individuals in need

• The home health aide provided medical care and assistance to the elderly patient.
• My grandma's home health aide is like family to us now.
• Being a home health aide is tough but rewarding work.
• The home health aide was a beacon of light in the patient's life during a difficult time.

noun a group of people of advanced age or experience

• The eld members of the council have decades of experience in governance.
• The eld folks in the neighborhood always gather for morning walks.
• I can't believe that eld dude still parties like he's in college.
• The eld of the forest whispered ancient secrets to those who dared to listen.