Vocabulary Entry

senile

|adjective • noun

adjective

Referring to a decline in mental or physical ability due to old age.

Example Sentences

"His senile father often forgets where he left his keys."

"The senile effects of aging can be challenging for families to cope with."

"They placed him in a care home because his senile condition required constant attention."

noun

Example Sentences

"The doctor explained that her forgetfulness was a symptom of senile."

"They were concerned about his senile affecting his ability to live independently."

"The community offers resources to help families understand the challenges of senile."