👉 A nonambulatory person is one who is not capable of being moved or controlled by external forces. This can include physical disabilities, such as paralysis, blindness, or deafness, and mental impairments, such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Nonambulatory individuals may require assistance with daily activities such as eating, dressing, and bathing, but they may still be able to communicate their needs through spoken or written language. In the context of healthcare, nonambulatory patients are often referred to as
