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Life Stages - Old Age

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aged
aged
[Adjective]

old and mature of age

Ex: The aged gentleman shared stories of his youth with the neighborhood children. 
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ageless
ageless
[Adjective]

preserving a youthful or unchanged appearance

Ex: Despite her advancing years, the yoga instructor maintained an ageless physique and vibrant energy. 
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arthritis
arthritis
[noun]

a medical condition that causes pain and swelling in the joints

Ex: She has arthritis in her knees. 
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care home
care home
[noun]

a facility that provides residential care and support for individuals who need assistance with daily activities

Ex: After her surgery, she moved into a care home for rehabilitation. 
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centenarian
centenarian
[Adjective]

having reached over the age of 100 years old

Ex: The centenarian celebration gathered family and friends to honor a life of wisdom and experiences. 
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dementia
dementia
[noun]

a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions

Ex: His grandmother was diagnosed with dementia and had trouble remembering simple tasks. 
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doddering
doddering
[Adjective]

physically or mentally trembling due to old age

Ex: The doddering old man slowly made his way across the room, leaning heavily on his cane. 
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dotage
dotage
[noun]

the decline of mental or physical abilities in old age

Ex: In his dotage, he forgot many daily tasks. 
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elder
elder
[noun]

a person older in age or experience than another

Ex: You should respect your elders. 
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elderly
elderly
[Adjective]

advanced in age

Ex: The elderly couple enjoyed taking leisurely walks together in the park. 
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gerontology

the scientific study of aging and the problems of older people

Ex: She studied gerontology to work with elderly patients. 
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infirm
infirm
[Adjective]

lacking in strength, often due to age or illness

Ex: The infirm elderly man needed assistance walking up the stairs. 
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nursing home

a private institute where old people live and are taken care of

Ex: The nursing home offers around-the-clock medical supervision for its residents. 
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old
old
[Adjective]

living in the later stages of life

Ex: She cherished the wisdom and experience that came with being old. 
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old age
old age
[noun]

the later stage of life during which a person is considered old

Ex: Sarah's grandmother remained active and independent well into her old age, inspiring those around her with her vitality. 
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pension
pension
[noun]

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

Ex: My grandfather's pension allows him to travel during his retirement. 
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to pension off

to force one's employee to retire or leave work and give them a payment

Ex: After thirty years of dedicated service, the company decided to pension off several of its senior employees, allowing them to retire comfortably. 
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to retire
to retire
[Verb]

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

Ex: After working for 30 years, she finally retired. 
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retirement

the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

Ex: She looks forward to traveling during her retirement. 
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retirement home

a place where older people live and receive care, often in a community of similar homes

Ex: Her grandparents moved into a retirement home last year. 
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senile
senile
[Adjective]

related to or affected by old age, typically implying a decline in mental faculties and physical abilities

Ex: The elderly man's senile forgetfulness often led him to misplace his belongings around the house. 
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senility
senility
[noun]

the condition of losing mental sharpness and memory due to old age

Ex: He showed signs of senility in his later years. 
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senior
senior
[Adjective]

related to individuals who are considered elderly

Ex: The senior citizens' center provides various activities and services for older adults in the community. 
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senior citizen

an old person, especially someone who is retired

Ex: As a senior citizen, he enjoys the discounts offered at local stores and restaurants. 
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sprightly
sprightly
[Adjective]

(typically of an elderly) lively and full of energy

Ex: Despite being in her seventies, Grandma remained sprightly, dancing and laughing with her grandchildren. 
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spry
spry
[Adjective]

energetic and agile, especially in older age

Ex: The spry old man impressed everyone with his ability to climb the steep hill without breaking a sweat. 
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venerable
venerable
[Adjective]

worthy of great respect and admiration due to being extremely old or aged

Ex: The venerable oak tree in the park remained impressive by reason of enduring over two centuries of seasons. 
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wisdom
wisdom
[noun]

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

Ex: The wisdom of the elderly woman was evident in the way she calmly solved problems that others found overwhelming. 
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wise
wise
[Adjective]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

Ex: Grandparents are often considered wise because of their life experiences and wisdom. 
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wizened
wizened
[Adjective]

(of a person) having loose and wrinkled skin due to old age

Ex: The wizened old man sat by the fire, telling stories of his youth with a raspy voice. 
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