Definition of Dotage

a period of advanced age in which an individual starts to lose his judgment and his ability to perform cognitive tasks

Examples of Dotage in a sentence

As my grandmother got into her dotage, she started to forget small things like her dog’s name and her address.  🔊

My grandfather’s license was revoked when he was in his dotage because he was determined to be an unsafe driver.  🔊

As more and more people ease into dotage, the demand for nursing homes will continue to increase.  🔊

Many individuals in their dotage live off retirement incomes.  🔊

Since my mother has entered her dotage, she often says things that do not make sense to anyone but her.  🔊

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