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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 13, 2025

4 min

How long can a bedridden elderly person live?

According to a study published in the *European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine*, 62% of permanently bedridden patients with multiple comorbidities died within three months. However, determining exactly **how long can a bedridden elderly person live** is not possible without considering individual circumstances.

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Oct 3, 2025

4 min

What happens when an elderly person stops walking?

According to the National Institute on Aging, maintaining mobility is key to living independently as we age. So, what happens when an elderly person stops walking? The cessation of walking triggers a cascade of negative physical, psychological, and social changes that can rapidly decline an individual's overall health and independence.

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