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Multi-Generation Houses: Extended Family’s Comeback

You get on better together – that is the people’s motto who team up in order to live altogether in multi-generation houses. Young and old feel attracted by the idea of living in a vivid house community where neighbours have more in common than a “hello” in the hallway. Multi-Generation Houses: Extended Family’s Comeback - read more

Multi-Generation Living: „Residents Benefit from the Different Life Situations“

Living together, helping each other, counteracting solitariness and isolation – these are the ideas which underlay multi-generation projects. However, sometimes it may get tough, for example when different needs and lifestyles of young and old residents collide. REHACARE.de talked to a mediator and sociologist about generation gaps, rules and bobby cars in the hallway. Multi-Generation Living: „Residents Benefit from the Different Life Situations“ - read more

Children of Mentally Disabled Parents: “They Perceive Their Childhood as Normal“

People with mental disabilities are often labeled as “eternal children.” When they become parents, their environment challenges whether they are up to the task. Dietke Sanders, a graduate psychologist, investigated the situation of children with mentally disabled parents in her research project. REHACARE.de talked to her about reversed roles and proud children. Children of Mentally Disabled Parents: “They Perceive Their Childhood as Normal“ - read more

Not Without My Son

Becoming a mother is not hard, but being a mother is very hard. Especially for women with a mental disability, parenthood doesn’t come easy. In order for them to successfully master every day life with a child, they can apply a concept which is especially tailored to fit them: Facilitated Parenthood. Not Without My Son - read more

„Founding an Own Self-help Group“ - Ingrid Gerber about single mothers of disabled children

They are under more pressure than others: those that have a handicapped child and no partner. Most of the time it is the mother who cares for the children after a separation. Three and a half years ago Ingrid Gerber has founded a self-help group in Bonn, Germany, for women in that situation. REHACARE.de talked with her about her experiences as a single mother of a handicapped child. „Founding an Own Self-help Group“ - Ingrid Gerber about single mothers of disabled children - read more

You Cannot Change Anything if You Do Not Notice It

Healthy children often suffer from the circumstance that handicapped siblings receive more parental attention than they do. They keep their worries to themselves and nobody thusly notices it although talks with parents and other children would change a lot. You Cannot Change Anything if You Do Not Notice It - read more

Pilots on Rough Sea

Badly nourished children, a person in need of care or pregnant and jobless. Families in difficult situations do not have to be desperate. Specialists with a special further education can help them – the family health nurses. Pilots on Rough Sea - read more

„I Did not Know What Was Going On”. About Living with a Handicapped Sister.

Her sister is three years younger than her and not able to speak, walk and grap correctly due to amyasthenia. In an interview with REHACARE.de, the 28-year old Kathrin Hornung explains how her sister’s handicap influenced her life. „I Did not Know What Was Going On”. About Living with a Handicapped Sister. - read more

Simply a Matter of Organisation

One seldom sees mothers in a wheelchair. Katharina Marks took courage. She is 25 years old, paraplegic and single mother of a three year old daughter. In her web forum lewu.de – LebensWunder (wonder of life) she provides information about childbearing for disabled women. REHACARE.de spoke with the young mother about her experiences. Simply a Matter of Organisation - read more

Mothers of Autistic Children Often Risk their Careers

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[28/07/2010] Mothers of children with autism see their careers disproportionally affected as they confront greater demands on their time, inflexible workplaces and increased medical costs, according to a new study. Mothers of Autistic Children Often Risk their Careers - read more

Family Caregiving Is Stress Filled and Isolating

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[02/06/2010] Family members who provide care to relatives with dementia, but do not have formal training, frequently experience overwhelming stress that sometimes leads to breakdowns or depression. Family Caregiving Is Stress Filled and Isolating - read more

Deaf Children: Support to Grandparents, Fathers and Siblings

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[03/11/2008] Grandparents, fathers and siblings of a deaf child will benefit from an innovative project set up to offer much needed support and encouragement to help the deaf child in their family. Deaf Children: Support to Grandparents, Fathers and Siblings - read more

Relationship Difficulties in Families of Disabled Children

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[27/02/2008] Research shows that parents of disabled children are more likely to experience relationship difficulties and this can have a significant impact on a child’s wellbeing and behaviour. Relationship Difficulties in Families of Disabled Children - read more