Positive Social Support at Work Reduces Risk of Diabetes

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[22/05/2013] Cases of type 2 diabetes continue to rise in the US. And while the development of the disease is more commonly associated with risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, and physical inactivity, research has shown that stress can also have a significant impact.Positive Social Support at Work Reduces Risk of Diabetes - Read more

The Future Shape of Care

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[29/04/2013] Fraunhofer IAO is developing progressive solutions for care of the elderly as part of the Care 2020 joint research project. Project partners are currently examining indicators of success within the intensely competitive care-sector job market, and exploring ways to involve caregiving relatives.The Future Shape of Care - Read more

Program Helps Health Care Workers Move past Tragedy

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[27/03/2013] Studies have shown that a new program that provides support and training at the University of Missouri Health Care System is helping health care workers get back on their feet after the sudden death of a patient and heal both mentally and physically. Program Helps Health Care Workers Move past Tragedy - Read more

Palliative Care: Other Providers May Help Meet Growing Demand

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[20/03/2013] As baby-boomers age and the number of people with serious chronic illnesses continues to rise, the demand for experts in palliative medicine is sure to outstrip the supply, according Timothy E. Quill, professor of Medicine, Psychiatry and Medical Humanities in the Center for Ethics, Humanities and Palliative Care at the University of Rochester Medical Center.Palliative Care: Other Providers May Help Meet Growing Demand - Read more

Quality of Care Measures Improve Performance

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[06/03/2013] Public reporting of how physicians and hospitals perform in quality of care measures leads to improved care for patients.Quality of Care Measures Improve Performance - Read more

Postgraduate Training up Close: Wound Experts in Greater Demand than ever

The number of chronic wounds increases and by now it has become clear that only special expert knowledge can help to counteract against this development. Therefore, uniform guidelines shall guarantee the optimum treatment of the patients. Nevertheless, postgraduate education is more important because this way medical staff can become experts in the matter of wounds: a profession with perspective.Postgraduate Training up Close: Wound Experts in Greater Demand than ever - Read more

Diabetes Management Program Provides Improvements in Patient Care

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[14/11/2012] In Canada alone, almost 2 million people are known to be living with diabetes. Around a million more have the disease but are not aware of that fact, and have not been given the tools they need to control their blood sugar and safeguard their health. Diabetes Management Program Provides Improvements in Patient Care - Read more

Paralympian Tells How Technology Changed Her Life

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[12/11/2012] Jenifer French, a sailor who won a silver medal at this summer's London Paralympics, describes in a new book how cutting-edge medical technology from the Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center allowed her to resume an active life after being paralyzed 14 years ago.Paralympian Tells How Technology Changed Her Life - Read more

Collegians With Disabilities - Success Linked to Mentoring

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[07/11/2012] A Rutgers study of recent New Jersey college and university graduates with disabilities has found that students attributed their academic success to a combination of possessing such strong personality traits as self-advocacy and perseverance, and their relationship with a faculty or staff mentor.Collegians With Disabilities - Success Linked to Mentoring - Read more

Nursing and Social Work Students Learn to Work Together

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[26/10/2012] For the next two years, the University of Texas at Arlington's College of Nursing and School of Social Work receive a research grant to improve connections between nurses and social workers before they meet in the health care workplace.Nursing and Social Work Students Learn to Work Together - Read more

Horst Giesen considers the results of REHACARE 2012

Horst Giesen, Project Director REHACARE, considers the results and looks forward to REHACARE 2013.Horst Giesen considers the results of REHACARE 2012 - Read more

New Physio Guidelines for the Elderly at Risk of Falls

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[17/09/2012] Taking a fall in older life can not only result in injury, but also a potentially debilitating loss of confidence. But new guidelines for physiotherapists aim to refresh out-dated guidelines and introduce better direction for physiotherapists who work with elderly people at risk of falling.New Physio Guidelines for the Elderly at Risk of Falls - Read more

Workers with Disabilities More Often Injured than Those without

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[27/08/2012] A new study compared medically attended noncccupational and occupational injuries among U.S. workers with and without disabilities.Workers with Disabilities More Often Injured than Those without - Read more

July 2012: Custom Fitted Aids

Telephones for elderly people, infuse-aids, prostheses – these and many other auxiliary means facilitate the life of many people, both in professional and private life. Often they have to be individually made or adapted depending on the type of disability and the personal needs. In our Topic of the Month July you learn more about “Custom Fitted Aids.”July 2012: Custom Fitted Aids - Read more

June 2012: Federal Volunteer Service in Germany – Top or Flop?

One year ago the so-called “Bufdis” displaced the “Zivis” in Germany. REHACARE.de enquired: Has the Federal Volunteer Service established its self and can it substitute the Civilian Service? The opinions diverge. Some report about a surprising success and some of a lack of candidates. See for yourself in our Topic of the Month June: Federal Volunteer Service in Germany – Top or Flop?June 2012: Federal Volunteer Service in Germany – Top or Flop? - Read more

May 2012: Adventures in the Wheelchair

Climbing mountains, crossing oceans, getting to know exotic animals and different cultures or going houseboating on the German river Havel – who would not like to experience such exciting adventures? Almost everybody! Also for people with physical handicaps the world is opened up. In our Topic of the Month May we show you enterprising people and their Adventures in the Wheelchair.May 2012: Adventures in the Wheelchair - Read more

Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Everybody Has to Say Something

Taking part in the lessons without speaking? Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) makes it possible. With so-called Talkers children with speech impediments can actively take part in the lessons at the Hirtenweg school in Hamburg, Germany. Thus they get the chance to be like all pupils to a certain extent – a little normality far away from the role as an outsider.Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Everybody Has to Say Something - Read more

April 2012: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

„Just speak up!“ This is not easy to do for everyone. Especially if you cannot speak. Therefore, REHACARE.de deals with facilities of auxiliary means for communication. Read more in the Topic of the Month April: Augmentative and Alternative Communication.April 2012: Augmentative and Alternative Communication - Read more

Yoga Can Enhance Coping and Quality of Life for Caregivers

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[19/03/2012] While care for the caregivers is difficult to find, a new study out of UCLA suggests that using yoga to engage in very brief, simple daily meditation can lead to improved cognitive functioning and lower levels of depression for caregivers.Yoga Can Enhance Coping and Quality of Life for Caregivers - Read more

Hospitality Industry Often Reluctant to Hire People with Disabilities

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[22/02/2012] People with disabilities trying to find employment in the United States hospitality industry face employers who are often reluctant to hire them because of preconceived notions that they cannot do the job and that they are more costly to employ that people without disabilities, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire (UNH).Hospitality Industry Often Reluctant to Hire People with Disabilities - Read more

Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

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[08/02/2012] Kessler Foundation awarded a Signature Employment Grant in the amount of 425,000 Dollars to the Office of Research Services at the University of Hawaii, to advance employment opportunities for people with disabilities.Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities - Read more

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

The Way to Integration Goes through the Stomach

Vegetable stew, curry rice, coalfish fillet – in the canteen of the Higher Regional Court in Cologne there is something for every taste. The menu is as various as the employees of the integration company are different. REHACARE.de took a peek inside the pots.The Way to Integration Goes through the Stomach - Read more

Shift Work in Teens Linked to Increased Multiple Sclerosis Risk

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[24/10/2011] Researchers from Sweden have uncovered an association between shift work and increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). Those who engage in off-hour employment before the age of 20 may be at risk for MS due to a disruption in their circadian rhythm and sleep pattern.Shift Work in Teens Linked to Increased Multiple Sclerosis Risk - Read more

Osteoarthritis Incidence Significantly Higher among US Military Personnel

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[29/08/2011] New research shows significantly higher osteoarthritis (OA) incidence rates in military populations than among comparable age groups in the general population.Osteoarthritis Incidence Significantly Higher among US Military Personnel - Read more

ASD: Recovery Act-Funded Jobs Program Helps High School Grads

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[25/07/2011] Online resource fills knowledge gap identified through NIH Challenge Grant initiative JobTIPS, a free, Web-based program, aims to help youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other disabilities develop and maintain skills needed for successful employment.ASD: Recovery Act-Funded Jobs Program Helps High School Grads - Read more

Diagnosed Autism Is more Common in an IT-Rich Region

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[22/06/2011] A new study from Cambridge University has for the first time found that autism diagnoses are more common in an IT-rich region. The study has important implications for service provision in different regions and for the 'hyper-systemising' theory of autism.Diagnosed Autism Is more Common in an IT-Rich Region - Read more

Support Is the Key to Tackling Substance Abuse and Addiction among Nurses

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[02/03/2011] As many as ten to 20 per cent of nurses and nursing students may have substance abuse and addiction problems, but the key to tackling this difficult issue - and protecting public safety - is support and treatment, not punishment.Support Is the Key to Tackling Substance Abuse and Addiction among Nurses - Read more

Home Help for Senior Citizens: Legal Employment Must Become Easier

In Germany there often are home helpers from abroad who are occupied illegally. Especially at older people’s homes who need support in everyday life. The reason: Opportunities of legal employment are often unknown, too expensive or juridically shaky. This must change as affected people and experts underline.Home Help for Senior Citizens: Legal Employment Must Become Easier - Read more

Workplace Noise-Related Hearing Loss Affects Sleep Quality

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[02/02/2011] Sustained exposure to loud workplace noise may affect quality of sleep in workers with occupational-related hearing loss, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers.Workplace Noise-Related Hearing Loss Affects Sleep Quality - Read more

Transforming and Improving the Nursing Profession

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[08/11/2010] Nurses may have gotten the much-needed shot in the arm they need to transform their profession with the release of a report recommending sweeping changes for improving their profession. Transforming and Improving the Nursing Profession - Read more

Noise and Chemicals: Workers Lose their Hearing

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[01/10/2010] A study has shown that the presence of chemical contaminants can interact with noise and modify the way in which work-related "deafness" – which is increasingly common among young people – manifests itself.Noise and Chemicals: Workers Lose their Hearing - Read more

Unemployment Programs Lacking for People with Disabilities

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[22/09/2010] Federal programs to assist the unemployed are failing job seekers with disabilities, according to an investigation by Jean Hall and Kathy Parker of the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas.Unemployment Programs Lacking for People with Disabilities - 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

EU Project to Keep Older Professionals Working

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[09/04/2010] The University of Gothenburg is involved in a new EU project that sets out to explore how businesses and organisations can best utilise the competence of older professionals.EU Project to Keep Older Professionals Working - Read more

Elderly: Looming Unemployment Harms Health

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[29/03/2010] Downsizing and demotions at the workplace can be a health hazard for people over age 50, according to research recently reported.Elderly: Looming Unemployment Harms Health - Read more

Immigrants with Disabilities More Frequently Employed

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[12/03/2010] A new study focuses on disability and employment among working-age immigrants in the United States.Immigrants with Disabilities More Frequently Employed - Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Hinder Computing Skills

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[03/02/2010] A recent study by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that workers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were comparable to non-impaired individuals in keyboarding speed.Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Hinder Computing Skills - Read more

Anxiety and Stress Common among Caregivers

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[25/01/2010] Research reveals that negative effects on caregiver’s physical, psychological and social development are highly associated with previous life history between caregiver and care receiver.Anxiety and Stress Common among Caregivers - Read more

New Standards for Geriatric Care Management

[16/11/2009] New certified membership standards were introduced for the geriatric care management profession. New Standards for Geriatric Care Management - Read more

Psychosocial Stress at Work and Rheumatoid Arthritis

[16/09/2009] However, research on the relationship between psychosocial work stress and immunological parameters also suggests a possible association with inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis.Psychosocial Stress at Work and Rheumatoid Arthritis - Read more

Help or Harm: Feeding Tubes in Advanced Dementia

[15/04/2009] Family members grappling with the decision to allow a feeding tube for a relative with advanced dementia will find little comfort from a new review of evidence. Help or Harm: Feeding Tubes in Advanced Dementia - Read more

Older Workers - Why Businesses Need to Rethink their Policies

[13/03/2009] Research has produced a stark warning about the lack of training and learning opportunities for older workers.Older Workers - Why Businesses Need to Rethink their Policies - Read more

Caregivers: Lack of Help

[20/02/2009] Caregivers of children with special health care needs often do not get the respite care they need, according to the findings of a recent study.Caregivers: Lack of Help - Read more

Nursing Teams to Produce Savings

[25/07/2008] Bringing a community nursing and physiotherapy team into residential care homes for older people improves quality of life and reduces hospital admissions, according to a new evaluation study.Nursing Teams to Produce Savings - Read more

Humour Helps Healthcare Staff and Patients

[09/04/2008] Humour can play an essential role in the most serious healthcare settings, even when patients are receiving intensive or end of life care, according to research. Humour Helps Healthcare Staff and Patients - Read more

Pensions Crisis Looms for Older Jobseekers

[15/11/2006] Hundreds of thousands of older jobseekers would be saving into an occupational pension if only they could find a job, according to Age Concern. The charity is calling on the Government to act urgently to help older jobseekers back into work so they can boost their quality of life and make essential retirement savings.Pensions Crisis Looms for Older Jobseekers - Read more

MS Specialist Nurses Under Threat

[10/05/2006] The Multiple Sclerosis Society believes everyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) should have access to a MS specialist nurse. At least 300 MS nurses would be needed in the UK to make this dream come true.MS Specialist Nurses Under Threat - Read more

Multiple Sclerosis Nurses under Threat

[03/04/2006] Multiple Sclerosis (MS) nurse posts are being put under threat by the latest cash crisis. There are currently more than 200 MS nurses in the UK, with around 80 part-funded by the MS Society. Multiple Sclerosis Nurses under Threat - Read more

Job Offers: Cultural Development & Health Info Officer

[22/02/2006] The Deaf Association of Northern Ireland is seeking to recruit two enthusiastic and highly organised individuals for our Cultural Development and Health Information Projects funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Job Offers: Cultural Development & Health Info Officer - Read more

Inspiration for Teachers of Visually Impaired Children

[09/01/2006] By reviving the legacy of Anne Sullivan Macy through a new online museum, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is helping educators find creative ways to teach children about vision loss and the amazing woman who pioneered education for the blind. Inspiration for Teachers of Visually Impaired Children - Read more

Long Working Hours Boost Risk of Illness and Injury

[22/08/2005] The long working hours culture drives up the risk of injury and illness, reveals a study. And the risk has nothing to do with how hazardous the job is.Long Working Hours Boost Risk of Illness and Injury - Read more

Scope Response to Incapacity Benefits Announcement

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[02/02/2005] The Incapacity Benefits announcement has raised concern among social societies and associations. The chief executive of Scope has published a statement concerning this issue. Scope Response to Incapacity Benefits Announcement - Read more

US: Jobs Program for Students with Disabilities Exceeds 2003 Totals

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[21/06/2004] A three-month-old jobs program that places college students with disabilities in summer employment has already exceeded last year’s placement totals, U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao announced today.US: Jobs Program for Students with Disabilities Exceeds 2003 Totals - Read more

Models with a disability – still taboo?

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[01/04/2004] Still, very few people with a disability can be seen in ads, fashion magazines and on catwalks. Even some campaigns by disability issue groups feature non-handicapped models taking a seat a in wheelchair for the duration of a photo-shooting or TV-spot.Models with a disability – still taboo? - Read more