failing health
Example Sentences
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Not everyone who has dementia lacks testamentary capacity, but your relative’s failing health and cognitive issues certainly complicate matters.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
As owners aged or suffered failing health, many found they could no longer use the homes or afford the rising maintenance payments and wanted to dispose of them.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025
Despite her failing health, her family accepted the invitation.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2025
Matthews said Ringgold had been in failing health.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
Mama had said Mrs. Caruthers was in failing health, but Ophie hadn’t understood what that meant until she had stepped into the room.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
