elderly
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In northeastern Annaba -- formerly the ancient Roman city of Hippo -- Leo will visit vestiges of the city's historical past, as well as a reception centre run by Catholic nuns for impoverished elderly people.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
McOsker also is concerned about some 70 elderly residents at a nursing home on the property, Ocean View Living, who could be removed from the property or find themselves new neighbors to rehabilitation residents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Families prepare themselves for the worst when an elderly relative is gravely ill, but that doesn't make the loss any easier when it comes.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Four in five include either a child, an elderly individual or a nonelderly individual with a disability.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
He was asleep when Daddy and I got to the room he’s sharing with another elderly man, and he stayed that way the whole time we were there.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing elderly
Ancient Wisdom: Synonyms for "Old"
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"The Ugly One," Vocabulary from Chapters 16-20
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Society
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