Our Topics 2004

 
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Barriers exist everywhere in the lives of people with handicaps. But when the own house starts becoming a problem - that is the theme of our Topic of the Month which is concerned with barrier free planning and building.

- Topic of the Month December: Barrierfree Planning & Living

 
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Of course, the most important thing at REHACARE.de in November is the international trade fair REHACARE 2004. Information about what is going to happen there is being given in our Topic of the Month.

- Topic of the Month November: REHACARE 2004

 
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Still a difficult topic that disabled people see themselves faced up with on a daily basisi - the workplace. Articles concerned with that area make up our Topic of the Month.

- Topic of the Month October: Workplace

 
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REHACARE.de leads you through september with articles and news from the Paralympic Games in Athens. How did it all begin and what are the regulations for this event? Answers to this question and more can be found this month.

- Topic of the Month September: Paralympics 2004 in Athens

 
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In August, our focus is on rehabilitation centres and support groups for patients.

- Topic of the Month August: Rehabilitation Facilities

 
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In focus this July: Prostheses. REHACARE.de lists online communities and resources for amputees and users of prostheses, and features new research on prosthetics.

- Topic of the Month July: Prostheses

 
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Summer - time to be active and out-and-about. Thus, mobility is in focus this June on REHACARE.de, with ideas for cyclists and inspiration for summer activities.


- Topic of the Month June: Mobility and More

 
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In most of the developed countries, the percentage of elderly people keeps growing. Thus, the issue of elderly care is gaining importance across Europe and the US.

We show you how the British NHS tries to improve the well-being of elderly people - and guide you to database on care homes in the UK.

- Topic of the Month May: Care for the Elderly

 
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This April's Topic of the Month is Fit for Spring, featuring reports on beauty and health. We show you how and where you can fight the love handles that still remind you of your Christmas pudding. In addition to that, we try to find models with handicaps.

- Topic of the Month April: Fit for Spring

 
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What is the economic potential of accessible tourism? Who are the people behind the scenes? This March, REHACARE.de takes an in-depth look at the travel industry.

- Topic of the Month March: Accessible Travel

 
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It sounds like a science-fiction bestseller: Robots carrying people with moving disabilities upstairs or wheelchairs who are navigated by the power of your thoughts. We provide an overview of current wheelchair research projects. Also in focus this month: The record performances by today's top wheelchair athletes.

- Topic of the Month February: Wheelchairs

 
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Especially for people with disabilities, the internet could offer easier access to information, facilitate shopping and could be the much proclaimed window to the world. But no: Many websites are not accessible for people with handicaps – although they are even more interested in the internet than the average citizen.
- Topic of the Month January: Accessibility online