bedridden
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Janet Vigo, a nail-salon technician, prepared four boxes of adult diapers and a rechargeable fan for her 84-year-old bedridden grandmother, who recently broke her hip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Some elderly residents are bedridden and get no water unless a neighbour carries it up several flights in the dark.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
"We need water in the apartments; we need water when people are bedridden in nappies. Without water, we cannot function," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
This insight opens the possibility of developing medications that replicate the benefits of exercise, offering new hope for older adults, bedridden patients, and individuals with chronic illnesses who face a higher risk of fractures.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 27, 2026
"Lord Hoster is bedridden, my lady," her father's steward explained.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
