bedridden

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Carmen Guedez, 69, was in the same room as her bedridden sister when she felt the jolt.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Eventually, of an estimated 30,000 people, only Shubbak's family remained, caring for the bedridden matriarch.

From Barron's • Apr. 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

He was the one who liked sesame candy, but never ate it because he was bedridden.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri