An elderly person; a senior citizen. Often used in administrative or medical contexts (e.g., people aged 65+).
電車の優先席は高齢者や妊婦のために設けられている。
Priority seats on trains are provided for elderly people and pregnant women.
この町では高齢者向けの見守りサービスを始めた。
This town has started a welfare-check service for senior citizens.
彼の祖父は高齢者だが、毎日散歩をしている。
His grandfather is elderly, but he goes for a walk every day.
医療費の負担を軽くするために、高齢者向けの制度が見直された。
To reduce medical expenses, programs for elderly people were reviewed.