elderly
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The caregiver for her elderly mother and a grandchild, she spends much of her time scouring government stores and the black market for food and medicine.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
"I'm a bit scared," an elderly woman in a headscarf confessed, her face wrinkling into worry.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
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
Sometimes, he will drive elderly people from their homes in the subdivisions outside Santa Fe to doctors appointments and grocery stores for a minimum of $30.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
“I was hoping you could help us out. An elderly man went missing from a nursing home just down the street. The staff seems to think he probably came here.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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