Senile
(adjective)
- Of or relating to old age, especially the stage of old age characterized by physical and mental deterioration.
- Characterized by or arising from the infirmities of old age.
Origin:
From latin senilis, from senex "old".
Examples:
- The patient showed signs of senile dementia.
- He was becoming more and more senile as he aged.
- The senile patient required constant care.
- The senile changes in the brain caused memory loss.
- The nursing home specialized in caring for senile patients.