Over Hedge and Ditch: Wheelchair Travelling Abroad

When wheelchair users travel, they want to be far away more and more. By now, this is possible in many countries because they are widely accessible. But Andreas Pröve does not need any accessibility. On his journeys he prefers looking for the real big challenges.Over Hedge and Ditch: Wheelchair Travelling Abroad - Read more

REHACARE International 2012

Welcome to the leading trade fair on "Self-determined living!" - Welcome to the REHACARE International in Düsseldorf! REHACARE International 2012 - Read more

London 2012: In the Grip of the Paralympics Fever

Long jumpers, javelin throwers and sprinters – the athletes of the Paralympics in London are all fire and flame for the most important competition in the world. The organizers of these events have caught the Paralympics fever as well. In the current documentary on REHACARE.de top athletes speak about their ultimate goals and of their secret fears.London 2012: In the Grip of the Paralympics Fever - Read more

Auxiliary Means: Until the Prosthesis Fits

After accidents and amputations, prosthetics help in replacing missing body parts. However, for the devices to function optimally, they have to be fitted well to the wearer. A comprehensive process – from manufacturing to walking training. Auxiliary Means: Until the Prosthesis Fits - Read more

Video Games Adequately for Older Adults

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[04/06/2012] Advances in technology have brought the video gaming experience closer to that of traditional physical games. Although systems, such as the Wii, that incorporate these features fly off the shelves, the increasingly complex technology may alienate certain segments of the population, including seniors.Video Games Adequately for Older Adults - Read more

Kids with Cerebral Palsy May Benefit from Video Game

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[11/05/2012] A group of scientists has found that video games offer an enjoyable opportunity to promote light to moderate physical activity in children with cerebral palsy (CP), and may have a role to play in rehabilitation therapy.Kids with Cerebral Palsy May Benefit from Video Game - Read more

Dementia: Understanding the Patient Brings Better Care

Patients suffering from dementia often cannot articulate themselves clearly. If they constantly shout out incomprehensible words or even react aggressively towards their surrounding, it can be a difficult situation for the people caring for them. Scientists are therefore researching support possibilities to unburden the interaction for both parties...Dementia: Understanding the Patient Brings Better Care - Read more

REHACARE international 2011

Welcome to the leading trade fair on "Self-determined living!" - Welcome to the REHACARE International in Düsseldorf! REHACARE international 2011 - Read more

Horst Giesen draws the balance of REHACARE 2011

For four days the trade fair REHACARE in Düsseldorf had its doors wide open. For four days the main subject in the six exhibition halls was "Self-determined living". Horst Giesen, Projektleiter of the REHACARE, registers a positive balance and gives a glance into the future.Horst Giesen draws the balance of REHACARE 2011 - Read more

REHACARE 2011: The price of inclusion

Accessibility and inclusion - these are the goals set by legislation and lobbyists for disabled people. Not just integration, but the right of full social acceptance of each person as an individual. With this in mind manufacturers, interested parties and representers discussed rehabilitation, nursing care and aid in Düsseldorf at the REHACARE.REHACARE 2011: The price of inclusion - Read more

High Speed ​​and cuddly seals - Opening Report REHACARE 2011

Helpers, who are individually customized are able to assist people with disabilities in all walks of life: When moving, with their personal care or communication. Nowadays HighTech plays a crucial role - as the trade fair REHACARE in Düsseldorf shows. High Speed ​​and cuddly seals - Opening Report REHACARE 2011 - Read more

Barriers of dementia

According to the forecast of the "World Alzheimer's Report 2009" in 2010 more than 35 million people were suffering from some form of dementia. An increasing trend - experts estimate that the number of patients will nearly double every 20 years. Scientists and politicians urge that further research on dementia should be conducted, as well as searching for therapies. Barriers of dementia - Read more

New Video Gaming Technology to Detect Illness

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[12/09/2011] Many older adults lose their independence as their health declines and they are compelled to move into assisted care facilities. Researchers at the University of Missouri (MU) and TigerPlace, an independent living community, have been using motion-sensing technology to monitor changes in residents' health for several years.New Video Gaming Technology to Detect Illness - Read more

Balance Report REHACARE 2010

For four days the trade fair REHACARE in Düsseldorf had its doors wide open. A great success: Over 52.000 trade visitors came to the fairground halls to gather information on the newest products and innovations. On the last day of the fair, again, there was a lot to discover.Balance Report REHACARE 2010 - Read more

Barrier-free living

When living in one’s very own four walls, people utter the desire, “This is where I want to grow old!" However, when retirement does come along other problems follow that weren't considered before. That may not pose a problem yet, but for people in wheelchairs, for example, these things can be a huge burden. Barrier-free living - Read more

2010 REHACARE INTERNATIONAL

All in all over seven million people with disabilities live in Germany. In addition there are another 17 million senior citizens over 65 years of age. Many of them need help, because in everyday life, they can not manage everything on their own. At the trade fair REHACARE in Düsseldorf the latest trends and developments in the industry are presented. We visited the fair and had a look around. 2010 REHACARE INTERNATIONAL - Read more

Top-class sport with a handicap: MobiCup 2010

About seven million people with a disability live in Germany. According to a recent study the interest in disabled sports is increasing constantly - not only due to the recent German success at the Paralympic Games in Vancouver. Therefore it is no surprise that at the first Mobicup - a actionday of sports for the disabled - a lot was going on. Top-class sport with a handicap: MobiCup 2010 - Read more

Video Games Lead to Faster and Accurate Decisions

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[20/09/2010] Cognitive scientists from the University of Rochester have discovered that playing action video games trains people to make the right decisions faster.Video Games Lead to Faster and Accurate Decisions - Read more

Videoconferencing Experience Enriches Nursing Home Residents' Lives

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[07/07/2010] Nursing home residents who used videoconferencing to keep in touch with family members felt it enriched their lives, according to a study.Videoconferencing Experience Enriches Nursing Home Residents' Lives - Read more

Barrier-Free Travelling Is Impaired

Travelling to distant or nearby countries can be the most wonderful thing to do. Approximately 10 percent of the Germans cannot be carefree when it comes to planning a vacation. For severely disabled people planning a vacation is difficult from the very beginning. Just flying away without further preparation – that is completely unthinkable. A new information platform intends to help.Barrier-Free Travelling Is Impaired - Read more

Everybody Has a Voice - Communication Devices from Jabbla

Talking with another voice – no problem thanks to jabbla’s new communication system which is attached to a wheelchair. It helps people who are not able to speak any more. Bart Noé of jabbla explains how the system works. Everybody Has a Voice - Communication Devices from Jabbla - Read more

A Yellow Eye-Catcher - Kenguru The Cruiser

It is bright yellow and a real eye-catcher - Kenguru The Cruiser, the electric car for wheelchair users. István Kissároslaki, Managing Director of Kenguru, explains the functioning of the agile car.A Yellow Eye-Catcher - Kenguru The Cruiser - Read more

Rollators in Style by Trust Care

Iris Sundquist, spokeswoman at Trust Care, introduces innovative rollators in an attractive and modern design.Rollators in Style by Trust Care - Read more

Sensory Equipment with a Fun Approach - Experia

Gareth Jones, director at Experia UK, talks about the positive effect and the fun approach of sensory equipment and sensory rooms.Sensory Equipment with a Fun Approach - Experia - Read more

Highlights at REHACARE INTERNATIONAL 2009

Tools are supposed to make normal life easier, at least that is how it should be. Ten percent of the Germans live with a disability. For these people and for their families and carers the fair REHACARE INTERNATIONAL in Düsseldorf offers an array of already established devices - and some new ones are of course presented as well. Highlights at REHACARE INTERNATIONAL 2009 - Read more

Concluding Statement REHACARE 2009

The Director of REHACARE, Horst Giesen, is very satisfied with REHACARE 2009. He gives a resumé about the trade fair and how the highlights have been perceived.Concluding Statement REHACARE 2009 - Read more