{"id":6841,"date":"2025-04-16T15:32:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambula.pt\/blog\/sem-categoria\/how-to-lift-bedridden-people-step-by-step-for-safe-care\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T10:20:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T10:20:45","slug":"how-to-lift-bedridden-people-step-by-step-for-safe-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/en\/blog\/health\/how-to-lift-bedridden-people-step-by-step-for-safe-care\/","title":{"rendered":"How to lift bedridden people: step by step for safe care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6841\" class=\"elementor elementor-6841 elementor-5331\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85894e0 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"85894e0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ea25f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a9ea25f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cfbce5 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cfbce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Caring for someone who is bedridden is a profound gesture of love and dedication that requires patience, empathy and attention to detail. Whether for reasons of age, recovery from surgery or an accident, the process of helping the person out of bed can be one of the biggest challenges for the caregiver. <\/p><p> <\/p><p>On the other hand, it&#8217;s also an opportunity to show care, respect and ensure that the person feels calm and comfortable. In this article, <strong>we&#8217;ll guide you through simple and safe steps<\/strong>, so that the process of lifting a bedridden person is as easy and comfortable as possible for both of you. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-864bc02 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"864bc02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e770ab4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e770ab4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-423e5bd exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"423e5bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to lift a bedridden person: step by step<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c8b49e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c8b49e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preparing the environment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58e274d exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58e274d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before you start, it&#8217;s important to prepare the space. Place a wheelchair or armchair next to the bed and make sure it is secure. If it&#8217;s a wheelchair, lock the wheels to prevent it from moving during the process. If it&#8217;s not a wheelchair, simply lean the armchair or chair against a solid piece of furniture or wall.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3526598 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3526598\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07e14c7 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07e14c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Position the person on the edge of the bed<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-697f734 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"697f734\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With the person still lying down, start by gently pulling them to the edge of the bed. Take your <strong>time<\/strong>, as the aim is to move the person calmly and avoid any discomfort. Place an arm under their body, at about shoulder height, to help them slide in a controlled and unhurried manner. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7e4596 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b7e4596\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-824d18b exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"824d18b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Support your back and prepare to sit down<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43778e6 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43778e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Support the person&#8217;s back with one arm and hold their armpit with the other, helping them to sit up in bed.  <strong>Remember to bend your knees and keep your back straight to avoid injury.<\/strong>  Lift the person gently, pushing with your legs, until they are sitting upright but comfortable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-692599a exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"692599a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-373af9e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"373af9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Position your legs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8458d3 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8458d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that the person is sitting up, pull their knees off the bed, letting their legs dangle over the edge. This movement helps stabilize the person and prepares them to be safely transferred to the armchair or wheelchair. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c479b exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"55c479b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12816e0 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12816e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get the person out of bed<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-019cac9 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"019cac9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With the legs already positioned on the edge of the bed, gently move the person off the bed until their feet touch the floor. If necessary, adjust their position to ensure they remain balanced before proceeding. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dac3bf1 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"dac3bf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97db264 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97db264\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hug and lift with care<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0616483 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0616483\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wrap your arms around the person underneath, supporting them firmly. With your other hand, grab the back of their clothes, such as the hem of their pants. If the person is able, ask them to hold onto your neck, which helps to provide stability. <strong>Remember:<\/strong> keep your back straight and use your legs to lift the person gently and safely.<strong> This movement is essential to avoid overloading the spine.<\/strong>  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-968e7ec exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"968e7ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae365d1 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae365d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transfer to the chair<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d91f6c6 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d91f6c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When the person is standing or almost standing, turn their body to direct them towards the wheelchair or armchair. Bend down and calmly position them on the seat. Adjust their position, making sure they are comfortable and secure, passing their arms over the back of the chair for greater stability.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a02af4 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9a02af4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/imagem_2_1280x720-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6844\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/imagem_2_1280x720-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/imagem_2_1280x720-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/imagem_2_1280x720-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/imagem_2_1280x720-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0526b7 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c0526b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5b5883 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b5b5883\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Additional tips for lifting bedridden people<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9ab2b4 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9ab2b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Regular movement.<\/strong>  If possible, move the person every two hours to avoid complications such as bedsores (pressure ulcers), and improve blood circulation. Even if the patient is unable to move on their own, it can help to turn the person onto their side or into a sitting position <\/li><li><strong>Use support equipment.<\/strong>  The use of specialized equipment can greatly ease the physical strain on the caregiver. Beds that can be raised or adjusted make it easier to move around while providing additional comfort for both the caregiver and the patient <\/li><li><strong>Keep your posture correct.<\/strong>  Posture is key to avoiding injuries. When lifting the bedridden person, bend your knees and use your legs for strength, not your spine. In this way, the movement is made more efficiently and without overloading the body.  <\/li><li><strong>Communication with the patient.<\/strong>  It&#8217;s important to communicate with the bedridden person throughout the process. Always ask how they feel and if they are comfortable while moving. It seems like a small gesture, but it helps build confidence and makes the process less stressful  <\/li><li><strong>Keep the environment safe.<\/strong>  Before you start, make sure the environment is safe and organized. Remove any objects that might get in the way, such as loose rugs or out-of-place furniture. An obstacle-free space makes all the difference in preventing falls and ensuring safety for both of you  <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8b2222 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8b2222\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to clean bedridden people: tips<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c605ce exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c605ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Prepare the environment in advance.<\/strong>  Gather all the necessary materials (towels, hygiene products, disposable gloves, clean clothes, sheets, etc.). Make sure the environment is warm and comfortable for the person <\/li><li><strong>Maintain privacy and respect.<\/strong>  Cover the person with towels or sheets to ensure their privacy. Always ask how they are feeling and make sure the environment is welcoming and comfortable <\/li><li><strong>Gentle cleansing.<\/strong>  Use gentle movements, starting with the cleanest areas (such as the face), then moving on to the arms, legs, torso and finally the intimate area. Dry the skin well to avoid irritation and pressure sores <\/li><li><strong>Beware of risk areas.<\/strong>  Pay special attention to areas prone to bedsores, such as the back, hips and heels. When cleaning and bathing, use gentle movements and avoid rubbing these areas. If necessary, use soft towels or cloths and, when drying, do so gently, without pressing on sensitive areas.  <\/li><li><strong>Use gentle and suitable products.<\/strong>  Choose gentle hygiene products without strong fragrances that are easy to rinse off to prevent allergies and irritation. Specific products for sensitive skin are ideal <\/li><li><strong>Hand hygiene and materials.<\/strong>  Wash your hands thoroughly before and after the process. Use disposable or easy-to-sanitize materials to avoid transmitting germs and keep everyone safe. <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74cd925 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74cd925\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do you need to transport a bedridden person? Count on Ambula! <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca9115a exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca9115a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you need to transport a bedridden person to exams, appointments or other trips,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/46.105.61.121\/servicos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ambula<\/a> is here to help.<\/strong> With adapted vehicles and trained professionals, Ambula ensures that the person is transported in a dignified manner, without rushing and with the utmost attention to their needs. Count on Ambula for safe and secure transportation, always with the patient&#8217;s well-being in mind. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caring for someone who is bedridden is a profound gesture of love and dedication that requires patience, empathy and attention to detail. 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