el·der·ly 
/ˈɛldɚli/ adjective
/ˈɛldɚli/ adjective [more elderly; most elderly] : old or rather old : past middle age
▪ The program is intended to provide medical care for elderly people. ▪ an elderly couple
▪ The program is intended to provide medical care for elderly people. ▪ an elderly couple
the elderly
: elderly people
▪ providing care for the elderly
▪ providing care for the elderly
