Keyword "Mobility"

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

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

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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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

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

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

Full Speed ahead: Route Planer for People in Wheelchair

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

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

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

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

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