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If you are building, buying or renovating a house in or for old age, it is best to think without thresholds. We give tips on how to recognize whether a house is suitable for old age - and how to...

Traveling is a part of quality of life. For people traveling with a wheelchair or rollator, it often takes a little more planning. We have put together some tips on how to make barrier-free travel safe, comfortable and relaxed.

Heat doesn't have to be a risk - if you know how to protect yourself. We provide tips on cooling in summer, what technical tools are available and how to react in an emergency.

Denmark is often cited as a positive example how a care reform could look like. The country has initiated fundamental changes. What makes it different in terms of care - and what can we learn? Anja Herberth was on site.

Günther Ohland is an expert and journalist for SmartHome, as well as a founding member of the SmartHome Initiative Germany. In our interview he addresses the social aspects of smart technologies and the development toward a customer market.

Cornelia Kilin helps older people and people with physical and mental impairments to develop new movement patterns. This is essential after accidents, for example, or when the musculoskeletal system becomes increasingly restricted in old age. An interview about maintaining mobility...