Carrier at the Cemetery: A Different Kind of Inclusion

In the fields of gastronomy or the landscaping there are numerous integration companies. Why not at a cemetery, as well? This is what the city government of the German town Worms thought and started the successful project „Integration at the cemeteries of Worms“. Carrier at the Cemetery: A Different Kind of Inclusion - read more

When Teens with Autism Want to Drive

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[11/01/2012] In a study to investigate driving as it relates to teens with a high-functioning autism disorder (HFASD), child development and teen driving experts found that two-thirds of teenagers with HFASD who are of legal driving age in their state are currently driving or plan to drive. When Teens with Autism Want to Drive - read more

Lying and Sitting More Comfortably

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[16/12/2011] People who have to sit at work often have back pain. People permanently confined to bed are even worse off – they frequently develop bed sores. New smart cushioning is intended to eliminate the discomforts of lying and sitting. An integrated sensor system equalises pressure selectively. Lying and Sitting More Comfortably - read more

Fighting at Many Fronts

If on a battlefield the opponents attack from all sides, the fight seems hopeless. Like this battle a mother has been fighting for her multi-handicapped daughter for many years. However, she will certainly not give up!  Fighting at Many Fronts - read more

Woken up in a New Life

The glass is half-full says the optimist. Such a person is Bernd Deifuß from Thuringia, Germany. Within one year he lost his mobility and his stomach. However, this does not seem to be a reason for him to give up. Woken up in a New Life - read more

REHACARE international 2011

Welcome to the leading trade fair on "Self-determined living!" - Welcome to the REHACARE International in Düsseldorf!  REHACARE international 2011 - read more

REHACARE 2011: The price of inclusion

Accessibility and inclusion - these are the goals set by legislation and lobbyists for disabled people. Not just integration, but the right of full social acceptance of each person as an individual. With this in mind manufacturers, interested parties and representers discussed rehabilitation, nursing care and aid in Düsseldorf at the REHACARE. REHACARE 2011: The price of inclusion - read more

High Speed ​​and cuddly seals - Opening Report REHACARE 2011

Helpers, who are individually customized are able to assist people with disabilities in all walks of life: When moving, with their personal care or communication. Nowadays HighTech plays a crucial role - as the trade fair REHACARE in Düsseldorf shows.  High Speed ​​and cuddly seals - Opening Report REHACARE 2011 - read more

High Speed ​​and cuddly seals - Opening Report REHACARE 2011

Helpers, who are individually customized are able to assist people with disabilities in all walks of life: When moving, with their personal care or communication. Nowadays HighTech plays a crucial role - as the trade fair REHACARE in Düsseldorf shows.  High Speed ​​and cuddly seals - Opening Report REHACARE 2011 - read more

Barriers of Dementia

According to the forecast of the "World Alzheimer's Report 2009" in 2010 more than 35 million people were suffering from some form of dementia. An increasing trend - experts estimate that the number of patients will nearly double every 20 years. Scientists and politicians urge that further research on dementia should be conducted, as well as searching for therapies.  Barriers of Dementia - read more

Driving Errors Increase with Age among Older Drivers

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[06/06/2011] Even healthy adults with a safe driving record tend to make more driving errors as they age, including potentially dangerous mistakes, such as failing to check blind spots, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.  Driving Errors Increase with Age among Older Drivers - read more

Guide Vests: Robotic Navigation Aids for the Visually Impaired

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[01/06/2011] A group of researchers is creating a high-tech aid for blind and partially blind people who have long depended on white canes as their only tool for getting around. A design first shown a year ago is now being further developed. Guide Vests: Robotic Navigation Aids for the Visually Impaired - read more

Physiotherapy with Pink Assistants: “The Pig Is not the Therapist, but Me.“

Pigs in a nursing home – what are they doing there? They are assisting their owner Daan Vermeulen. He is a physiotherapist from the town Borken in Germany. When visiting nursing homes with dementia patients and children with disabilities his tame house pigs Felix (4) and Rudi (5) accompany him. Four years ago he discovered by chance that they can keep his patients on their toes.  Physiotherapy with Pink Assistants: “The Pig Is not the Therapist, but Me.“ - read more

Breaking Down Barriers to Voting for Seniors

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[18/03/2011] A study of a process called mobile polling – where election officials register voters onsite, then bring voting ballots to long term care residents and provide voter assistance as needed – found that nursing home residents, staff and election officials all agreed that mobile polling is better than current voting methods. Breaking Down Barriers to Voting for Seniors - read more

Making ADHD Teens Better Drivers

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[26/01/2011] A University at Buffalo (UB) researcher's work with a state-of-the-art driving simulator is making better drivers among those considered to be the most risky motorists on the road: teens with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Making ADHD Teens Better Drivers - read more

Making ADHD Teens Better Drivers

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[26/01/2011] A University at Buffalo (UB) researcher's work with a state-of-the-art driving simulator is making better drivers among those considered to be the most risky motorists on the road: teens with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Making ADHD Teens Better Drivers - read more

Driving Simulators Help Elderly Improve their Road Skills

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[19/01/2011] Older drivers could benefit from training programs that put them behind the wheel – in a driving simulator, with an observer who helps them develop their skills.  Driving Simulators Help Elderly Improve their Road Skills - read more

Driving Simulators Help Elderly Improve their Road Skills

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[19/01/2011] Older drivers could benefit from training programs that put them behind the wheel – in a driving simulator, with an observer who helps them develop their skills.  Driving Simulators Help Elderly Improve their Road Skills - read more

Hospital: Higher Mobility Reduces Stays

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[15/12/2010] A new study has shown that hospitalized elderly patients who literally "get back on their feet" by taking even short walks around a hospital unit tend to leave the hospital sooner than their more sedentary peers. Hospital: Higher Mobility Reduces Stays - read more

Perceptual Training Improves Vision of the Elderly

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[10/12/2010] Elderly adults can improve their vision with perceptual training, according to a study from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) and Boston University that has implications for the health and mobility of senior citizens. Perceptual Training Improves Vision of the Elderly - read more

Top-class sport with a handicap: MobiCup 2010

About seven million people with a disability live in Germany. According to a recent study the interest in disabled sports is increasing constantly - not only due to the recent German success at the Paralympic Games in Vancouver. Therefore it is no surprise that at the first Mobicup - a actionday of sports for the disabled - a lot was going on.  Top-class sport with a handicap: MobiCup 2010 - read more

Anama - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to Anama Fronhoff, who has the Locked-In-Syndrome for ten years, about happiness, her desires and freedom. Anama - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Osteoporosis: Fractures Significantly Reduce Quality of Life

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[27/08/2010] An international study of more than 60,000 women highlights an additional risk associated with fractures. Osteoporosis: Fractures Significantly Reduce Quality of Life - read more

Ottilie - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the life-affirming pensioner Ottilie Bugge, about happiness, her desires and tears of affection. Ottilie - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Technical Control Board for a Barrier-Free Shopping Experience

The customer is always right, says a proverb. Yet not all stores really cater to the needs of all its customers. Senior citizens and people with disabilities often have no idea, where they can shop comfortably without facing any barriers. Now a nationwide seal of approval wants to change that. Technical Control Board for a Barrier-Free Shopping Experience - read more

Technical Control Board for a Barrier-Free Shopping Experience

The customer is always right, says a proverb. Yet not all stores really cater to the needs of all its customers. Senior citizens and people with disabilities often have no idea, where they can shop comfortably without facing any barriers. Now a nationwide seal of approval wants to change that. Technical Control Board for a Barrier-Free Shopping Experience - read more

Driving Guideline for People with Alzheimer's

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[19/05/2010] The American Academy of Neurology has issued a new guideline to help determine when people with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia should stop driving. Driving Guideline for People with Alzheimer's - read more

Older Drivers Often Involved in Daytime Crashes

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[19/05/2010] To help improve traffic safety, engineers identified the characteristics of older drivers in Kansas and the types of crashes they are involved in. Older Drivers Often Involved in Daytime Crashes - read more

More Mobility-Related Disabilities in Middle-Aged Americans

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[26/04/2010] The proportion of older middle-aged Americans who report disabilities related to mobility increased significantly from 1997 to 2007, in contrast to the disability decline that has been found among Americans ages 65 and over. More Mobility-Related Disabilities in Middle-Aged Americans - read more

Andrea - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the musician Andrea Eberl about happiness, her desires and her faithful companion. Andrea - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Elderly at Risk of Elevator-Related Injuries

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[26/02/2010] Older adults are more likely to use elevators than stairs or escalators. While elevators are one of the safest forms of transportation, they can pose a real danger for the aging population. Elderly at Risk of Elevator-Related Injuries - read more

Artificial Foot Recycles Energy for Easier Walking

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[22/02/2010] An artificial foot that recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps could make it easier for amputees to walk, its developers say.  Artificial Foot Recycles Energy for Easier Walking - read more

Artificial Foot Recycles Energy for Easier Walking

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[22/02/2010] An artificial foot that recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps could make it easier for amputees to walk, its developers say.  Artificial Foot Recycles Energy for Easier Walking - read more

Safety Net for Fall-Prone Elderly

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[20/01/2010] Falls are the main cause of injuries among elderly people, but until now doctors have had few ways of monitoring and counteracting mobility problems among patients. New research aims to change that. Safety Net for Fall-Prone Elderly - read more

Safety Net for Fall-Prone Elderly

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[20/01/2010] Falls are the main cause of injuries among elderly people, but until now doctors have had few ways of monitoring and counteracting mobility problems among patients. New research aims to change that. Safety Net for Fall-Prone Elderly - read more

A Yellow Eye-Catcher - Kenguru The Cruiser

It is bright yellow and a real eye-catcher - Kenguru The Cruiser, the electric car for wheelchair users. István Kissároslaki, Managing Director of Kenguru, explains the functioning of the agile car. A Yellow Eye-Catcher - Kenguru The Cruiser - read more

Rollators in Style by Trust Care

Iris Sundquist, spokeswoman at Trust Care, introduces innovative rollators in an attractive and modern design. Rollators in Style by Trust Care - read more

Great British Bus Tour

[29/06/2009] Daring Clive Bailey and James Skinner have finished a trip of a lifetime by travelling the length of mainland Britain between the iconic points of Land End to John O’Groats.  Great British Bus Tour - read more

Great British Bus Tour

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[29/06/2009] Daring Clive Bailey and James Skinner have finished a trip of a lifetime by travelling the length of mainland Britain between the iconic points of Land End to John O’Groats.  Great British Bus Tour - read more

Vision Problems Prompt Older Drivers to Put Down the Keys

[07/01/2009] A new study finds that a decrease in vision function is a key factor in bringing about this decision for drivers in the US aged 65 and over to recognize when they can no longer drive safely. Vision Problems Prompt Older Drivers to Put Down the Keys - read more

Vision Problems Prompt Older Drivers to Put Down the Keys

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[07/01/2009] A new study finds that a decrease in vision function is a key factor in bringing about this decision for drivers in the US aged 65 and over to recognize when they can no longer drive safely. Vision Problems Prompt Older Drivers to Put Down the Keys - read more

Vision Problems Prompt Older Drivers to Put Down the Keys

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[07/01/2009] A new study finds that a decrease in vision function is a key factor in bringing about this decision for drivers in the US aged 65 and over to recognize when they can no longer drive safely. Vision Problems Prompt Older Drivers to Put Down the Keys - read more

Our Topics 2006

 Our Topics 2006 - read more

Helping the Disabled Make Use of Public Transport

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[10/10/2008] European researchers have developed a personal navigation aid to help disabled people make use of public transport. Helping the Disabled Make Use of Public Transport - read more

Helping the Disabled Make Use of Public Transport

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[10/10/2008] European researchers have developed a personal navigation aid to help disabled people make use of public transport. Helping the Disabled Make Use of Public Transport - read more

Improving Transport Systems for Older People’s Needs

[19/09/2008] A new study has pinpointed how simple, low-cost measures could revolutionise older people’s ability to use transport systems effectively, safely and with confidence.  Improving Transport Systems for Older People’s Needs - read more

New Device Helps Visually Impaired to Drive

[17/10/2007] A team of researchers from the University of Granada in collaboration with the University of Murcia, has developed a visual aid device which significantly improves the vision of sight impaired patients.  New Device Helps Visually Impaired to Drive - read more

“Cities are Places of Integration”

The proportion of people living in cities is growing worldwide. With the demographic changes increasing numbers of these people will be physically handicapped. This necessitates the planning of towns that are liveable for everybody. Rehacare.de asked Prof. Dr. Iris Reuther, city planner at Kassel University how town planning can help with the integration of disabled people. “Cities are Places of Integration” - read more

“Cities are Places of Integration”

The proportion of people living in cities is growing worldwide. With the demographic changes increasing numbers of these people will be physically handicapped. This necessitates the planning of towns that are liveable for everybody. Rehacare.de asked Prof. Dr. Iris Reuther, city planner at Kassel University how town planning can help with the integration of disabled people. “Cities are Places of Integration” - read more

Up- and Downhill with Handbike and Dog

The 40-year old Alexander Epp from South Germany does not really like comfortable hotel rooms. Several times a year he packs his baggage and disappears with hand bike and his favourite travel companion, a dog, into the mountains – without help and without a tent. REHACARE.de talked to him about his intentions to do so. Up- and Downhill with Handbike and Dog - read more

Up- and Downhill with Handbike and Dog

The 40-year old Alexander Epp from South Germany does not really like comfortable hotel rooms. Several times a year he packs his baggage and disappears with hand bike and his favourite travel companion, a dog, into the mountains – without help and without a tent. REHACARE.de talked to him about his intentions to do so. Up- and Downhill with Handbike and Dog - read more

Higher, Faster, Further: Sport Extreme

 Higher, Faster, Further: Sport Extreme - read more

Higher, Faster, Further: Sport Extreme

Jumping over glaciers or defeating waves when kitsesurfing: the so-called extreme sports are a stormy affair. In addition, when the athlete is paraplegic, many a person is astonished. Some disabled people go the whole hog at sports. Higher, Faster, Further: Sport Extreme - read more

Arthritis: Pain Prevents from Excercising

[13/10/2006] Pain is the biggest factor preventing people with arthritis from exercising, an international survey to mark World Arthritis Day on 12 October has revealed. Arthritis: Pain Prevents from Excercising - read more

Our Topics 2003

 Our Topics 2003 - read more

Topic of the Month September: Mobility

 Topic of the Month September: Mobility - read more

Full Speed ahead: Route Planer for People in Wheelchair

 Full Speed ahead: Route Planer for People in Wheelchair - read more

Full Speed ahead: Route Planer for People in Wheelchair

Soon it will be a matter of the past to wheel around for ages in order to get to the next snack bar because high kerbs or stairs block the way. Four students developed a navigation system for wheelchair users. That way handicapped people should find barrier-free routes.  Full Speed ahead: Route Planer for People in Wheelchair - read more

Higher Blood Pressure: Possible Reason for Losing Mobility

[17/08/2006] Gait difficulties in older persons may be caused by higher blood pressure, as a research of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center suggests.  Higher Blood Pressure: Possible Reason for Losing Mobility - read more

Topic of the Month July: Construction & Living

People with handicap often experience barriers in public buildings. Researchers recognised a lot of them in prisons. And others invent a new stair climbing system. On REHACARE.de we present more details on these themes in our current Topic of the Month "Construction & Living".  Topic of the Month July: Construction & Living - read more

Topic of the Month May: Mobility on Wheels

 Topic of the Month May: Mobility on Wheels - read more

Travelling Safely by Car - Part 2

Second part of "Travelling Safely by Car" Travelling Safely by Car - Part 2 - read more

Travelling Safely by Car - Part 2

Second part of "Travelling Safely by Car" Travelling Safely by Car - Part 2 - read more

Travelling Safely by Car; Part 2

 Travelling Safely by Car; Part 2 - read more

Travelling Safely by Car

 Travelling Safely by Car - read more

Travelling Safely by Car

If one goes on a journey the children come into their child's safety seat and the driver and passenger fasten their seat belts. That is due to the law that wants to make sure that every passenger travel as safely as possible. But sometimes measures taken for handicapped passengers are not keeping up with this motto. But a new system may offer some help. Travelling Safely by Car - read more

Travelling Safely by Car

If one goes on a journey the children come into their child's safety seat and the driver and passenger fasten their seat belts. That is due to the law that wants to make sure that every passenger travel as safely as possible. But sometimes measures taken for handicapped passengers are not keeping up with this motto. But a new system may offer some help. Travelling Safely by Car - read more

Blind Information System: Of Speeking Buses

Everything started with new trams and buses six years ago. They were supposed to be part of the public traffic in Dresden. Unfortunately, the driver sat three metres away from the entrance door which was too far to quickly ask something whilst passing by. This especially concerned blind and visually handicapped people. The solution: the Blind Information System BLIS. Blind Information System: Of Speeking Buses - read more

Blind Information System: Of Speeking Buses

Everything started with new trams and buses six years ago. They were supposed to be part of the public traffic in Dresden. Unfortunately, the driver sat three metres away from the entrance door which was too far to quickly ask something whilst passing by. This especially concerned blind and visually handicapped people. The solution: the Blind Information System BLIS. Blind Information System: Of Speeking Buses - read more

Topic of the Month November: Mobility

 Topic of the Month November: Mobility - read more

Topic of the Month November: REHACARE 2004

 Topic of the Month November: REHACARE 2004 - read more

Fear Increases Risk of Falling in Elderly

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[09/05/2005] In a study of older adults, primarily African American women, a Temple University researcher found a strong fear of falling, which increases the risk of ultimately suffering a fall. Fear Increases Risk of Falling in Elderly - read more

Exercise May Improve Mobility in MS Patients

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[04/03/2005] Exercise therapy can improve muscle strength, mobility and other signs of fitness in people with multiple sclerosis, according to a recent review of studies. Exercise May Improve Mobility in MS Patients - read more

Two Awards for Improving Everybody's Life

 Two Awards for Improving Everybody's Life - read more

Home Sweet Home - with Stumbling Blocks

 Home Sweet Home - with Stumbling Blocks - read more

Home Sweet Home - with Stumbling Blocks

Ten percent said that they could not move around their own flat without problems due to age or mobility. That was the result of a pan-european study called LARES (Large Analysis and Review of Housing and Health Status). Home Sweet Home - with Stumbling Blocks - read more

Mobile without limits

Being on the move - that is one of the essences of ones life. Mobility is a pivotal necessity for all of us since it is a synonym for freedom and independence. Furthermore it just brings a lot of joy to life. Mobile without limits - read more

Study: Longer Rehab for Elderly Hip Fracture Patients

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[20/08/2004] Extending supervised outpatient rehabilitation by six months helps elderly patients more fully recover from hip fractures, according to the first controlled study of its kind. The study also showed that these patients can benefit from progressive resistance exercise training.  Study: Longer Rehab for Elderly Hip Fracture Patients - read more

Topic of the Month June: Mobility and More

 Topic of the Month June: Mobility and More - read more

Mobility online – Links and more

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[01/06/2004] A cloudy day offers the chance to go online and get some information and inspiration for an active summer! Mobility online – Links and more - read more

Summer Fun: Cycling for Everybody

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[01/06/2004] Bicycle tours are a great joy for everyone –both short, spontaneous trips to the next cafe or pub or longer, guided camping tours. And trikes, handbikes and tandems offers a lot of cycling possibilities for people with different handicaps.  Summer Fun: Cycling for Everybody - read more

Blind and Partially Sighted Pensioners: High Risk of Accidents and Poverty

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[03/03/2004] Thousands of older people are being left to cope alone when their sight fails, and at an increased risk of accidents, poverty and social exclusion because of inadequate state support according to a report published today by British Gas and RNIB. Blind and Partially Sighted Pensioners: High Risk of Accidents and Poverty - read more

Topic of the Month February: Wheelchairs

 Topic of the Month February: Wheelchairs - read more

Our Topics 2004

 Our Topics 2004 - read more

pole2pole: Michael McGrath Started towards the South Pole

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[09/01/2004] History will be re-written when British businessman and Muscular Dystrophy sufferer Michael McGrath becomes the first disabled person in the world to reach both North and South Poles. pole2pole: Michael McGrath Started towards the South Pole - read more

Topic of the Month November: Mobility

 Topic of the Month November: Mobility - read more