Seyran Kismir - That´s How She Rolls

She speaks German, English and Turkish, she learns Spanish at the moment – Seyran Kismir is very interested in languages. And it does not matter that she communicates with the help of a voice output device. Generally the young woman knows what life is all about and secretly dreams about a shopping tour in New York. On REHACARE.de she tells us about her other wishes and what music means to her.Seyran Kismir - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Sabine Ellerbrock - That´s How She Rolls

Sabine Ellerbrock wants wheelchair tennis to be more popular in Germany. That’s why she commits herself to the initiave “Serve for Accessibility”. On the tennis court she finds necessary compensation to everyday life. How she handles it and which sportive loss still bothers her, she tells us on REHACARE.de. Sabine Ellerbrock - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Erwin Aljukic - That´s How He Rolls

TV camera or theatre stage – he loves both of them. Nevertheless, the artist and actor Erwin Aljukic is no man who only feels well in the spotlight. In private he loves the feeling of concealment he gets by his tomcat Milan amongst others. Why felicity belongs to his purposes in life and what superstar Madonna has to do with it, he tells us on REHACARE.de.Erwin Aljukic - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Deva Bhusha Glöckner - That´s How She Rolls

She does not know fears of contact. Indeed they would be really hindering in her job: Deva Bhusha Glöckner is a sexual assistant for people with disabilities. Sensuality and passion are her daily bread. How spirituality helps her to stay balanced in everyday life and what she thinks about things like the tax filing, she tells us on REHACARE.de.Deva Bhusha Glöckner - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

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

Anne Mette Andkjær - That´s How She Rolls

Functional design for people with handicap or physical afflictions – that’s what Anne Mette Andkjær dedicated her life to. The chief executive officer of a Danish company develops practical aides for everyday life that are also nice to look at. How much her work influences her and what she connects with France and her grandfather, she tells us on REHACARE.de.Anne Mette Andkjær - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Claudia Breidbach - That´s How She Rolls

Her home is the sky – there she is happy and free. Claudia Breidbach is a passionate skydiver. Her biggest dream is to land with her parachute in the paralympic stadium. On REHACARE.de she tells us with whom she likes to leave all cares behind and which question she asks herself in such silent moments.Claudia Breidbach - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Okka Gundel - That´s How She Rolls

Okka Gundel is the ambassadress in the German Alzheimer’s Foundation. There the TV journalist and anchorwoman campaigns for an open way of dealing with the disease. She also acquaints her own children gently with this topic. Which questions her offspring also asks her and why she would keep a lottery win secret, she tells on REHACARE.de.Okka Gundel - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Elderly Are Happier if Their Earlier Life Has Been Happy

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[05/04/2013] University of Granada researchers connect the present and past happiness of over 65s (men and women) with different personal and socio-demographic characteristics. Elderly Are Happier if Their Earlier Life Has Been Happy - Read more

Susanne Krahe - That´s How She Rolls

Connecting ones occupation with the personal passion – after her loss of sight Susanne Krahe exactly did this. Now the Evangelic theologian brings together literature and theology and is known for calling a spade a spade. On REHACARE.de she also is talkative: She fancies cruises and tells us what she thinks about pious proverbs.Susanne Krahe - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

How Autism Changed a Family

All at once the diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) changes the life of a whole family. Nothing is the way it used to be or how the parents dreamed of. But soon they realize: There are also many beautiful sides of the new life. A mother narrates.How Autism Changed a Family - Read more

Sven Kocar - That´s How He Rolls

His body and his mind have some communication problems – that is how Sven Kocar describes his tetra spasticity. But it does not hinder him from attending to his big passion – photography: He simply operates the camera with his feet. Which uncommon changes of perspective grow out of this and which one is his last boundary, he tells us on REHACARE.de.Sven Kocar - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Lars Ruppel - That´s How He Rolls

Wake-up words he calls what the Americans name "Alzpoetry". With poems and well-known rhymes Lars Ruppel touches dementia patients at nursing homes. Already 150 times he has already brought a smile on the lips of people with dementia. On REHACARE.de he tells us what else matters to him and what connects him with cat videos.Lars Ruppel - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Ronald Ligtenberg - That´s How He Rolls

Hearing and deaf people who party together - what sounds incredible to others is what Ronald Ligtenberg made possible. Sencity is the name of the inclusive party which now takes place all over the world. On REHACARE.de Ronald Ligtenberg tells us how he faces up to his biggest fear every day.Ronald Ligtenberg - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Seniors: Video Games Improve Emotional Well-Being

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[06/03/2013] New research from North Carolina State University finds that older adults who play video games report higher levels of emotional well-being.Seniors: Video Games Improve Emotional Well-Being - Read more

Ute Ellenberger - That´s How She Rolls

The greatest happiness on earth is sitting in the saddle of a horse. Also Ute Ellenberger sees helpful friends in horses. She is involved in therapeutic horse riding, inclusion and enlightment of parents with handicapped children. On REHACARE.de she tells us how Beethoven, Jesus and her mother have influenced her life.Ute Ellenberger - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Martin Fromme - That´s How He Rolls

The left forearm has not been delivered at that time – that’s the way Martin Fromme describes his handicap. The presenter, book author and comedian is involved in the relaxation of the subject disabilities – by using the strength of humor. Why we are silly people and what fear can cause, he tells us on REHACARE.de.Martin Fromme - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Barbara Sima-Ruml - That´s How She Rolls

Accessible construction is her field. For Barbara Sima-Ruml inclusion is no empty concept – she does a lot to tear down the barriers in the heads of others. On REHACARE.de she talks about what she thinks about some architects and why she would like to experience her car accident once again.Barbara Sima-Ruml - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Marie Gronwald - That´s How She Rolls

Marie Gronwald is not only a student but also writes own books and works as a journalist for the magazine "mooncalf” (“Mondkalb"). On REHACARE.de she tells us who or what take her to another world and what’s the deal with her broken cup.Marie Gronwald - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Thomas Schmidberger - That´s How He Rolls

Sports and family – these are the things which are especially important to Thomas Schmidberger. At the Paralympics in 2012 he won a bronze medal and a silver medal. What the vice world champion in wheelchair table tennis would do with a lottery win and what he can laugh about, he tells on REHACARE.de.Thomas Schmidberger - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Florentine Degen - That´s How She Rolls

„I would not be able to do that“ is the title of her book, but she did it anyway: At age 20, Florentine Degen concerned herself actively with death and spent a year doing voluntary social work in a hospice. Still today, she is committed to hospice work. Where the young woman finds quiet and why beautiful moments do not repeat, she tells us on REHACARE.de.Florentine Degen - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Wolfgang Vogt - That´s How He Rolls

Wolfgang Vogt is drawn to the Sun State Florida for relaxation. Maybe his wish to meet a very famous American will come true there. Of course, his family has to accompany him then, too. Coming back to the South of Germany, he would like to continue caring for his Sweet Tooth. But this is not possible everywhere and all the time, as he tells REHACARE.de.Wolfgang Vogt - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Anastasia Umrik - That´s How She Rolls!

It has been a long time since Anastasia Umrik was really able to relax, even though a break every now and then would not be bad. Besides working for her photography project “anderStark”, the student has to deal with written exams, too. And she really feels uneasy about them. But at least in between she has time to get inspirations and strength from theater, she tells us at REHACARE.Anastasia Umrik - That´s How She Rolls! - Read more

Anna Schaffelhuber - That´s How She Rolls

Anna Schaffelhuber still has her very first letter and remains faithful to her favorite dish. Apart from that, the paralympic skier is ambitious, open-minded and most of all adventurous – but it should not go too slow. Find out on REHACARE.de which wise saying her great-grandfather shared with the student and why simple often makes you happy.Anna Schaffelhuber - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Olaf Lüken - That´s How He Rolls

Olaf Lüken thinks that he may throw away his old wooden blocks. Nevertheless, he has a dream that he shares with many children: to be an astronaut. Although technical things often die on him when he needs them. His other wishes, however, are really modest: He would be content with composure, courage and wisdom, as he tells us on REHACARE.de.Olaf Lüken - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Dieter Puls - That´s How He Rolls

First champion shot, then a tour around the world – Dieter Puls has a lot of dreams. But there is one thing he dislikes about reality: Because he mistrusts political promises, he takes matters into his own hands and volunteers as committee member at the German Society of Muscle Diseases. And his wife recharges his energies – namely, by tickling him in the morning and by cooking a lot of sprouts.Dieter Puls - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Marcus Sieger - That´s How He Rolls

Marcus Sieger has high aims: To be at the Paralympics 2016 and to visit South Africa. But most of all he would like to experience his son’s birth again. On REHACARE.de he is speaking about his second passion besides table tennis and also reveals the sort of people by whom he is most puzzled. Marcus Sieger - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Positive Thinking Prevents Health Problems

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[31/10/2012] “Always look on the bright side of life.” Thanks to a new study from Concordia University, this catchy refrain offers a prescription for staying healthy during one's golden years, since adopting a positive attitude later in life positively alters body functions.Positive Thinking Prevents Health Problems - Read more

Sandra Klatt-Olbrich - That´s How She Rolls!

Sandra Klatt-Olbrich would really like to be weightless. Then she could simply fly over a lot of barriers in everyday life. Maybe she could finally finish the garden of her dreams that way and easily cultivate the high rambler rose she wants. On REHACARE.de she tells us that she has a lot of other goals and more than a few questions in life.Sandra Klatt-Olbrich - That´s How She Rolls! - Read more

Tom Abraham - That´s How He Rolls

Photographer Tom Abraham wanted to know what really matters. In cooperation with Lebensherbst e.V., he took pictures of many seniors and their very favorite items. On REHACARE.de he reveals why earth is a just a dust grain where many people are taking themselves too important. He also explains when he eats his favorite dish spinach.Tom Abraham - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Hannelore Brenner - That´s How She Rolls

With a lottery win, she would buy a horse of her own and donate a part of the money. Maybe Hannelore Brenner could also use the money to reach her goal: encouraging as many people as possible to continue on a new path after a blow of fate. Anyway, it would be enough for her to grant herself and her friends a nice summer evening with a good wine.Hannelore Brenner - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Manuela Schmermund - That´s How She Rolls

Instead of competing at the Paralympic Games Manuela Schmermund would also like to go to space. Until then, the sportswoman dedicates herself to children and teenagers in different fields. You can read the reason why she laughs at pedestrians sometimes and the age of her favorite cuddly pillow on REHACARE.deManuela Schmermund - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Deike Ludwig - That´s How She Rolls

Leaving tracks with her work and flying across them like a bird – those are only a few wishes of Deike Ludwig. The student of special education is committed to self-determined living for handicapped people, in which the “WE” is still very important.Deike Ludwig - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Lars Pickardt - That´s How He Rolls

Disabled Sports means a lot to him – as the national coach in the wheelchair fencing Lars Pickardt gives his best for his athletes. Together with a German sports club, he is always looking for new talents. REHACARE.de talked with him about secret locations, landing on the moon and fun games with his godchild.Lars Pickardt - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Heidi Paliz - That´s How She Rolls

Old horses, sick people or vanishing rainforests – Heidi Paliz cares for all of them. With her foundation AM-EN she organizes trips for disabled people and riding therapy for disabled children in Ecuador. On REHACARE.de she talks about South American street dogs and cats, black holes and Johnny Cash.Heidi Paliz - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Peter Schmidt - That´s How He Rolls

The discovery of love seized him as well as an exploration of a fascinating landscape. Because for the autistic Peter Schmidt feelings and emotions are not easy to process. On REHACARE.de the geophysicist and fan of Bollywood talks about the Big Bang and his book “A cactus for Valentine’s Day – An autistic and love.”Peter Schmidt - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Heinrich Popow - That´s How He Rolls

Bronze medal in the 200-metre run: once again, Heinrich Popow does not leave the Paralympics without any medal. He is an old hand on top of the Mount Olympus and uses his passion to tell other people who have just lost a limb: a prosthesis is a beginning and not an end. Heinrich Popow - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Johanna Welin - That´s How She Rolls

Do zombies need a wheelchair, too? This is what Johanna Welin, the successful basketball player, would like to know. Apart from that, the Sweden fan seems to be a quite down-to-earth person – as her answers on REHACARE.de show. Johanna Welin - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

ADHD: Girls More Prone to Self-Injury as an Adult

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[27/08/2012] Girls with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – and their families – often look forward to the likely decline in visible symptoms such as fidgety or disruptive behavior as they mature into young women.ADHD: Girls More Prone to Self-Injury as an Adult - Read more

Christoph Burkard - That´s How He Rolls

Dolphins have no legs and can still swim very fast – just like Christoph Burkard. The gold medal winner from 2004 will also take part at the Paralympics in London. Regardless of whether breast, dolphin or freestyle – he can swim fast in many ways. REHACARE.de talked to him about chlorinated water in his nose and his cat Harry.Christoph Burkard - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Esther Weber - That´s How She Rolls

At the Paralympics in Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney, she has picked up a lot of medals. This year, Esther Weber takes part in the Summer Games in London as a torch bearer. The former Paralympic medalist in fencing talks on REHACARE.de about sporty and sunny moments and her dog Stanley.Esther Weber - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Pia Douwes - That´s How She Rolls

In the role of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth she first captured the hearts of many musical fans. Later, Pia Douwes was the jury member of a German musical casting show and found Tarzan and Jane. Today, the Dutch musical actress tells us on REHACARE.de about the fascination for her work and old dressing gowns.Pia Douwes - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Women with Diabetes Experience Sexual Dissatisfaction

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[08/08/2012] Women with diabetes are just as likely to be interested in, and engage in, sexual activity as non-diabetic women, but they are much more likely to report low overall sexual satisfaction, according to a study of University of California, San Francisco.Women with Diabetes Experience Sexual Dissatisfaction - Read more

Kirsten Bruhn - That´s How She Rolls

Kirsten Bruhn knows exactly what she wants and what not. But until she can make her dream of an own swimwear and jewellery collection come true, she swims as fast as she can – also at the Paralympics in London. REHACARE.de talked to the self-confident athlete about strange odours, applesauce and her parents.Kirsten Bruhn - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Paralympics 2012: Who? Where? What? Why?

Rowing, cycling and wheelchair basketball – everyone who is sports-mad will find something interesting when the Paralympic Summer Games will be opened on 29th of August in London. REHACARE.de has summarised the most important information concerning the Paralympics.Paralympics 2012: Who? Where? What? Why? - Read more

Karl-Heinz Pantke - That´s How He Rolls

After a stroke with locked-in syndrome, he is now living with a walking disability and language disorder. But for Karl-Heinz Pantke this is no reason to give up his life. As the leader of the association LIS he tries to bolster other affected people up. REHACARE.de spoke with the cheerful Berliner about Pink Floyd and “other senior sounds.”Karl-Heinz Pantke - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Derek Paravicini - That´s How He Rolls

The blind autist would like to play concerts for a large and excited audience. Derek Paravicini talked with REHACARE.de about his passion for music and piano, comfortable evenings with his friends and a lot of sweets.Derek Paravicini - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Barbara Seché - That´s How She Rolls

Casa Calma is supposed to be an oasis of calm for people with handicap and their families. On Mallorca Barbara Seché offers them a hiatus, even with animalic support. With REHACARE.de the 46-years-old talked about her fear of an incurable disease and about her evening with Tom Cruise and Karl Lagerfeld.Barbara Seché - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Rolf Miller - That´s How He Rolls

Laughing and humor are his profession. Probably that is why Rolf Miller can identify so well with the Circus Sonnenstich. The cabaret artist is the honorary patron of this group of artists, which is constituted of acrobats with Down’s syndrome. On REHACARE.de he talks about his liking of minigolf and his urge to take pictures of everything.Rolf Miller - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Raúl Krauthausen - That´s How He Rolls

He wants to improve the situation of disabled people and tries to make a contribution with the association “Sozialhelden”. On REHACARE.de Raúl Krauthausen talks about his brittle bone disease and about the fact that he is fed up about authorities who do not work on solutions for the disabled.Raúl Krauthausen - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Andreas Gruner - That´s How He Rolls

Being happy and healthy for a lifetime, that is what the health politician and hobby musician Andreas Gruner is wishing for, who would like to record his own CD. With REHACARE.de he talked about his traumatic brain injury, making good music and about the bonding psychotherapy.Andreas Gruner - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Renate Günther-Greene - That´s How She Rolls

The Documentary filmmaker Renate Günther-Green would like to be once just lazy. With REHACARE.de she talked about that she is fed up about the European Stability Mechanism, about her fear of a serious illness and about her admiration for her mother.Renate Günther-Greene - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Kyle Maynard - That´s How He Rolls

Live life to the fullest - that is what the motivational speaker Kyle Maynard wants. With REHACARE.de the American talked about his dream to serve the Army, his experiences on Mt. Kilimanjaro and about the fact that his parents never let his disability control his life.Kyle Maynard - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Angelika Mincke - That´s How She Rolls

Angelika Mincke has got humour. Even little things make her laugh. But the happy EU retiree also has a thoughtful side. With REHACARE.de she talked about late realisings, finding ease and a good meatball-replacement.Angelika Mincke - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Conny Wenk - That´s How She Rolls

Her daughter is her muse. Conny Wenk passionately takes pictures of children of any age. Especially people with Down’s syndrome lie at the heart of the photographer and autheress. With REHACARE.de Conny Wenk talked about the “visual defect” of Italians and her wish to become the best grandmother in the world.Conny Wenk - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Ottmar Miles-Paul - That´s How He Rolls

The equality and self-determination of disabled people is the big goal of the commissioner for the disabled. REHACARE.de talked with him about playing „Doppelkopf“, his fear of a crisis in Germany and about how all people can live well and happily.Ottmar Miles-Paul - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Bobby Brederlow - That´s How He Rolls

He received an order of merit, won a Golden Camera and even a Bambi. Bobby Brederlow is an actor with Down's syndrome. Besides acting he does a lot for children and teenagers with disability. On REHACARE.de he talked about his enthusiasm for painting and his desire of having his own horse.Bobby Brederlow - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Heinrich Schrand - That´s How He Rolls

Donors for bone marrow are few and far between. This is what Heinrich Schrand knows very well. He supports the German organisation for bone marrow donors. REHACARE.de talked to the caregiver about motorbikes, crème brulée and lucky wedding anniveraries. Heinrich Schrand - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Globetrotter in a Wheelchair: "Men with Kalashnikovs Have Arrested Me"

Far countries, foreign cultures – this are the challenges Andreas Pröve faces up to over and over again with enthusiasm. His wheelchair does not hinder his thirst for adventure, on the contrary: Just because many people do not think he is capable of doing it, he ventures the apparently impossible.Globetrotter in a Wheelchair: "Men with Kalashnikovs Have Arrested Me" - Read more

Harry Wijnvoord - That´s How He Rolls

In the nineties he distributed smaller as well as higher prices in the popular TV show "The Price is Right". Today, Harry Wijnvoord is involved in the Children's Aid Society Royal Fishing for slow learners and excluded children. On REHACARE.de the enthusiastic angler also talks about his meeting with Queen Beatrix and numerous trips in the camper.Harry Wijnvoord - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Mother of a Multiple Handicapped Son: "One Should Not Hide at Home"

No matter whether it is basketball or musicals – the son of Ulrike Putze gets enthusiastic about big events of every kind. So she tries to allow him visiting such events over and over again. Nothing unusual? Maybe at least a little bit: Tim is bound to a wheelchair on account of a multiple disability.Mother of a Multiple Handicapped Son: "One Should Not Hide at Home" - Read more

Planning Is Key to a Healthy and Happy Retirement

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[29/06/2011] For many older adults, chronic health problems and poor planning often hinder the enjoyment of retirement. Now, a researcher has found that planning for changes in lifestyle and health leads to better retirement for married couples.Planning Is Key to a Healthy and Happy Retirement - Read more

Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline

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[02/05/2011] According to a new study, frequent social activity may help to prevent or delay cognitive decline in old age. If you want to keep your brain healthy, it turns out that visiting friends, attending parties, and even going to church might be just as good for you as crossword puzzles.Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline - Read more

Leisure Activities Improve Communication, Social Skills in Autistic Adults

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[04/03/2011] Free time is not always a fun time for people with autism. Giving them the power to choose their own leisure activities during free time, however, can boost their enjoyment, as well as improve communication and social skills.Leisure Activities Improve Communication, Social Skills in Autistic Adults - Read more

Autism: Playing with Building Blocks of Creativity Help Children

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[01/12/2010] In an attempt to help children with autism learn the building blocks of creativity, researchers tapped a toy box staple for help – legos. By building lego structures in new and unique ways, children learned to use creativity.Autism: Playing with Building Blocks of Creativity Help Children - Read more

Autism: Trained Service Dogs Can Help Children

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[22/10/2010] Dogs have a special role in the lives of children with special needs. According to a new study, specifically trained service dogs can help reduce the anxiety and enhance the socialisation skills of children with Autism Syndrome Disorders (ASDs). Autism: Trained Service Dogs Can Help Children - Read more

Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain

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[15/09/2010] New research into how music conveys emotion could benefit the treatment of depression and the management of physical pain.Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain - Read more

Autism: Heavy Toll Beyond Childhood on Marriages

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[06/09/2010] Parents of grown children with autism are more likely to divorce than couples with typically developing children, according to a large longitudinal study of families of adolescents and adults with autism.Autism: Heavy Toll Beyond Childhood on Marriages - Read more

Alzheimer's: Decreased Ability to Experience Emotions

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[01/09/2010] A new study found that patients with Alzheimer's may have a decreased ability to experience emotions; that is, they do not feel emotions as deeply as their healthy peers. This finding in a small group of patients may be useful for doctors assessing whether Alzheimer's patients are clinically depressed.Alzheimer's: Decreased Ability to Experience Emotions - Read more

Laugh Your Way to Retirement

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[26/07/2010] A sense of humor helps to keep people healthy and increases their chances of reaching retirement age. But after the age of 70, the health benefits of humor decrease, researchers have found.Laugh Your Way to Retirement - Read more

Changes to Residential Care System Claimed

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[09/07/2010] Researchers are calling for changes to the UK residential home care system to ensure older people have a ‘home for life’ and are not pushed out to hospitals or nursing homes unnecessarily.Changes to Residential Care System Claimed - 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

Elderly: Let´s Talk about Sex

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[11/06/2010] A new study suggests that it may not help older men and women with sexual problems to talk to a doctor, but men who talk to their partner report greater happiness – and those who talked with friends felt less depressed.Elderly: Let´s Talk about Sex - Read more

Friends As Key to Happy Retirement

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[14/05/2010] Strong social networks may be more important than having children and grandchildren around if you're hoping for a happy retirement.Friends As Key to Happy Retirement - Read more

Sense of Home in Residential Care

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[23/04/2010] Moving into a nursing home means a lot of changes for the elderly. The feeling of being at home is very important their quality of life, a thesis reveals.Sense of Home in Residential Care - Read more

Video Games May Combat Depression in Older Adults

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[01/03/2010] Research suggests a novel route to improving the symptoms of subsyndromal depression (SSD) in seniors through the regular use of "exergames" – entertaining video games that combine game play with exercise.Video Games May Combat Depression in Older Adults - Read more

Quality of Life Does Not Depend on Hearing Ability

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[03/02/2010] Children who have cochlear implants rank their quality of life equal to their normally hearing peers, indicates new research.Quality of Life Does Not Depend on Hearing Ability - Read more

Lonely Old Men

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[31/07/2009] Professor Bo Malmberg and Professor Gerdt Sundström at the School of Health Sciences in Jönköping, Sweden have studied loneliness among older people.Lonely Old Men - Read more

Few Friends and Loneliness Hurts Health for Elderly

[08/04/2009] Although not having many close friends contributes to poorer health for many older adults, those who also feel lonely face even greater health risks, research suggests. Few Friends and Loneliness Hurts Health for Elderly - Read more

Second Life’s No Game For Families Of Disabled Children

[04/06/2008] Parents of disabled children face a constant battle to get help, leading many to reach breaking point.Second Life’s No Game For Families Of Disabled Children - 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

Relationship between Diabetes, Depression and Mortality

[10/12/2007] Mental health treatment could extend lives of older patients with diabetes and depression.Relationship between Diabetes, Depression and Mortality - Read more

Aging Improves Parent-Child Relationships

[03/12/2007] The majority of relationships between parents and their adult children improve as parents transition to old age, a Purdue University researcher has found. Aging Improves Parent-Child Relationships - Read more

Cancer Survival Not Influenced by Emotional Status

[22/10/2007] A patient’s positive or negative emotional state has no direct or indirect effect on cancer survival or disease progression, according to a large scale new study. Cancer Survival Not Influenced by Emotional Status - Read more

A Can of Soup Is Luxury

[21/02/2007] Some of the poorest older people have low expectations of their own lives as a result of decades of hardship before retirement. Half of the groups surveyed did not view contents insurance, regular savings or replacing worn out furniture as a necessity.A Can of Soup Is Luxury - Read more

Adult Children Aren't Clear about their Parents' Wishes

[09/12/2005] Research shows two adult siblings may have radically different views on what their parents would want. A random stranger might have the same chance at guessing parental wishes as some children would.Adult Children Aren't Clear about their Parents' Wishes - Read more

Are Pets Good for You?

[28/11/2005] Owning a pet is linked to health and wellbeing, particularly for older people and patients recovering from major illness. Are Pets Good for You? - Read more

Eat What You Want and When You Want

[21/11/2005] Counting calories isn't the best way to lose weight, according to a new Brigham Young University study that suggests that an approach toward food called "intuitive eating” is better at producing lower cholesterol levels and body mass index scores. Eat What You Want and When You Want - Read more

Puppy Socialisers Urgently Needed

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[14/02/2005] Local charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, in the UK is in urgent and desperate need of members of the public to volunteer to take puppies and young dogs into their homes for up to six months as part of the dogs' early training.Puppy Socialisers Urgently Needed - Read more

Deaf Speed Dating Event in London

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[14/07/2004] A speed dating event specifically designed for British Sign Language users is to take place in London on Wednesday 21 July, with proceeds from the event going to RNID.Deaf Speed Dating Event in London - Read more