Gerontology Terms

noun the state of being old or elderly

• Senescence is the natural process of aging in living organisms.
• As we age, our bodies go through senescence.
• Dude, I can feel the senescence kicking in after that workout.
• The old building showed signs of senescence, with peeling paint and crumbling walls.

noun a group of older adults who are considered wellderly

adjective a term used to describe older adults who are both physically and mentally healthy and active

• The wellderly population is growing as advancements in healthcare continue to improve.
• My wellderly grandparents are still very active and healthy for their age.
• I hope to be wellderly like my neighbor when I reach their age.
• The wellderly are like a fine wine, getting better with age.