Vanemaealistele

Vanemaealistele is the allative plural form of the Estonian noun vanemaealine, meaning an elderly person or someone belonging to the older age group. The form is used to indicate the recipient or target group in sentences about information, services, or programs.

Linguistic note: In Estonian, vanemaealine is the adjective for an older person. The plural genitive form is vanemaealiste, and adding the allative suffix -le yields vanemaealistele, which typically means “to older people” or “for older people.” The construction is common in public communications to specify the intended audience or beneficiaries.

Usage and examples: The phrase is widely used in government, municipal, and NGO texts to designate content, programs, or services intended for elderly citizens. Examples include vanemaealistele mõeldud teave (information aimed at older people), vanemaealistele mõeldud teenused (services designed for the elderly), and programs described as vanemaealistele mõeldud. It functions as a marker of target audience in notices, brochures, websites, and policy documents, helping to tailor accessibility, safety, and inclusivity considerations to that demographic.

Context: In Estonian discourse, vanemaealistele reflects attention to an aging population and the need for accessible health care, transportation, digital inclusion, and social support. The term is neutral and descriptive, commonly found in official and public-facing materials.

See also: vanemaealine; vanemlus; E-esteetilisus in accessibility discussions.