Andi Weiland - That´s How He Rolls

Andi Weiland totally loses himself in his work. At least this explains why the huge conference table in the office is one of his favorite places. Since, his hearts beats for social projects. How he would like to help here and from whom he learns very much at the moment, he tells us on REHACARE.de.Andi Weiland - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Testing Smart Homes Technology in Real Homes

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[12/06/2013] A safer and healthier old age – that is the aim of GiraffPlus, an international project led by researchers at Örebro University, Sweden. With a focus of developing sophisticated aids for the elderly in close collaboration with the intended users, the project is now about to test the new technology in real homes.Testing Smart Homes Technology in Real Homes - Read more

Wilfried Korte - That´s How He Rolls

Tangible work with metal is the daily bread of Wilfried Korte. The self-employed metal constructionist is not only good in his profession. As a passionate amateur photographer he already made a couple of photos, also some nude shoots in his workshop. To what extend he would also like to break some taboos and how his children make him laugh, he tells us on REHACARE.de.Wilfried Korte - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Greater Convenience and Safety for Wheelchair Users

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[07/06/2013] With modern communication aids, users of electric powered wheelchairs can operate a PC and cell phone without human assistance. A new module is set to transform electric powered wheelchairs into communication hubs.Greater Convenience and Safety for Wheelchair Users - Read more

Older Drivers More Open to Talking about 'Driving Retirement'

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[05/06/2013] Clinicians often wait too long before talking to elderly patients about giving up driving even though many may be open to those discussions earlier, according to a new study.Older Drivers More Open to Talking about 'Driving Retirement' - Read more

Rolf Piotrowski - That´s How He Rolls

When the wind blows around his nose, he can unwind from his daily stress and calms down. Rolf Piotrowski likes going for a walk in nature. Why he should not throw away some things and what he is afraid of, he tells us on REHACARE.de.Rolf Piotrowski - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

June 2013: A Look Beyond the Horizon

Horses in the jungle? Sea stars in Turkey? Exemplary projects for people with disabilities abroad sometimes go apparently unusual ways. What they can achieve for the particular population by doing so, you will get to know in our Topic of the Month June: For REHACARE.de has A Look Beyond the Horizon.June 2013: A Look Beyond the Horizon - Read more

Ecuador for All: German Women Power Makes it Possible

Over 13 percent of Ecuadors population are officially registered with a disability. But the estimated number of unreported cases is much higher. Especially the bad healthcare system and a lack of information are to blame for this. But two German women are undeterred by the conditions and commit themselves to hippotherapy and accessible vacation offers in the land at the equator.Ecuador for All: German Women Power Makes it Possible - Read more

Turkey: When Dreams Come True…

Dancing, painting or taking pictures – almost everybody has an unfulfilled dream he or she would like to follow. In Turkey indeed, it is often not easy for teenagers with disabilities to fulfill their dreams. The support from the polity is missing. The project Dreams Academy tries with music and art to change something in the heads of the society – and to fulfill some teenagers’ wishes.Turkey: When Dreams Come True… - Read more