Bedridden vs. Bedbound
Bedriddenadjective
confined to bed because of infirmity or illness
Bedriddenadjective
confined to bed (by illness)
Bedriddenadjective
confined to bed by sickness or old age.
Bedridden
Being bedridden is a form of immobility that can present as the inability to move or even sit upright. It differs from bed-rest, a form of non-invasive treatment that is usually part of recovery or the limitation of activities.
Bedboundadjective
Unable to leave one's bed for some reason.
