Meaning of the word dotage in English

What does dotage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dotage

US /ˈdoʊ.t̬ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈdəʊ.tɪdʒ/

Noun

the period of life in which a person is old and weak

Example:
In his dotage, he often confused his children's names.
He's well past his prime and entering his dotage.