Long-term dehydration is one of the most common reasons that people over the age of 65 wind up in the hospital. If the symptoms of long-term dehydration in the elderly persist for more than two days, it is necessary to get the person to an emergency room as soon as possible.
Bon viveur. The phrase bon viveur is a pseudo-French phrase adopted in English in the mid 19th century, modelled on the French bon vivant one who lives well, i.e. referring to a person who enjoys the good things of life. The phrase is not derogatory but conveys a sense of overindulgence.
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word decadent. Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: decadent(adj) a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally or artistically) decadent, effete(adj) marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay. a decadent life of excessive money and no sense of responsibility; a group of effete self-professed intellectuals. decadent(Noun) A person affected by moral decay.