Meanings of homebound elderly in English

The number of homebound elderly was estimated at 421000 in France.

But home is where most people spend the majority of their time, particularly small children and homebound elderly people, the researchers write.

Following retirement in 2006, Dr. Rosenberg has worked part-time doing nonmedical care and companionship for the homebound elderly and those in assisted-living facilities.

Compared to non-homebound subjects, homebound elderly were more likely to be female, widower, to live alone and to have had a former low level job.

Objective: Homebound elderly are at increased risk for micronutrient deficiencies and nutritional status in this population has not been adequately described.