Our Topics 2012

Topic of the Month: January

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Suffering from one kind of disability is bad enough. However, it is a fact that most handicaps do come along with others. In our Topic of the Month January we show you mothers fighting for their children who share The Hard Fate of Multiple Disabilities.

Topic of the Month: February

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At the cemetery and in the kitchen we are all the same – at least in those institutions which REHACARE.de presents in the Topic of the Month February. Have a look at Impressive Integration Institutions.

Topic of the Month: March

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Whether forcible encroachments or illegal employment of nursing staff – there are more problems in geriatric care than most people suppose. Many conflicts originate from ignorance, excessive demand or financial difficulties. Our Topic of the Month March shows you how to solve „Conflicts in Care“.

Topic of the Month: April

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„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.

Topic of the Month: May

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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.

Topic of the Month: June

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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?

Topic of the Month: July

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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.”

Topic of the Month: August

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Whether with just one leg or one arm, paralysed, blind or hard of hearing – that’s quite immaterial at the Paralympic Games. What matters is the performance of the athletes. From 29th August to 09th September 2012, 4200 disabled athletes from 160 nations fight in London for the medals in favour. Read more in our Topic of the Month: Paralympics 2012.

Topic of the Month: September

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Every year REHACARE.de is looking for the coolest wheelchair of Germany with the competition "Pimp my Wheelchair". Which readers have madeit this time with their individual wheelchairs, you will get to know in the Topic of the Month September: Pimp my Wheelchair IV.

Topic of the Month: October

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From 10th to 13th of October the halls of the leading rehabilitation trade fair, the REHACARE, open up their doors again. This year there will not only be a special forum about assistive robotics, but you can also find automobile producers and constructors as well as popular guests. Get to know more in our Topic of the Month October: REHACARE 2012.

Topic of the Month: November

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Care of acute or chronic wounds often affects everyday life of care. Some wounds heal better; others need some very special attention. Find out more about the relation of negative pressure and the healing of wounds in our Topic of the Month November: Care and Healing of Wounds.

Topic of the Month: December

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The fact that the psychic constitution of a person also affects the physical health is no secret anymore. However, too seldom this potential is also used accordingly. Which theoretical and practical estimates there are in medical rehabilitation, you will get to know in the Topic of the Month December: Soul Helps Body – Psychology in Rehabilitation.