Colantoni M F
Bruna, 60 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with mental retardation
Editorial data: Portale SIVA FondazioneDon Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: It was 1959 when Bruna, at that time only 10 years old, the eldest daughter of a family of humble origins, was admitted to a charity with a diagnosis of "severe oligophrenia." Bruna spent 30 years..
Year of publication: 2008
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: July 2011

Russolo F
Gabriella, 51 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with an outcome of cerebral aneurysm
Editorial data: Portale SIVA FondazioneDon Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Gabriella is a woman of 50 years. In October 2007 she was stricken by a cerebral haemorrhage due to rupture of aneurysm. This event led to very serious motor and cognitive damages: Gabriella..
Year of publication: 2008
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: July 2011

Tisot M
Tato, 18 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with epidermolysis
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: This paper concerns a case of a 18 years old boy, diagnosed with severe dystrophic epidermolysis, requiring a prescription for a new power wheelchair. Tato attends high school, supported by a..
Year of publication: 2008
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013

Sanrocchi S
Francesco, 50 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with an outcome of stroke
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Francesco is aged 50 and in 2005 had a cerebral hemorrhage, that damaged both the motor abilities, resulting in hemiplegia, with aphasia and cognitive abilities, with aphasia, attention and body..
Year of publication: 2007
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013

Cernigoi G
Gaia, age 72, motor disability: improving independence at home
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Gaia's severe impairment of both vital and motor functions, the cognitive ones excluded, was caused by an acute cerebral vascular accident. This experience deals with the patient's home..
Year of publication: 2005
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: February 2005

D'Amato C
Filomena, age 102, motor disability: improving independence at home
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) Filomena has exceeded the 102 years. After a working life (she has been collaborating domestic servant in a family of which he has known five..
Year of publication: 2005
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: December 2005

Cernigoi G
Si torna a casa: il caso di Gaia
Editorial data: Tesi Corso di Perfezionamento "Tecnologie per l'Autonomia". Università Cattolica Milano e Fondazione Don Gnocchi, a.a. 2003-2004
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) Gaia is a old woman, hit from an acute vascular event with serious impairment of not cognitive the vital and motor functions tu. In this thesis the..
Year of publication: 2004
Type of document: Thesis
Last update: December 2004

Porcella B
In un batter d’occhio...quando per parlare basta una palpebra. Il caso di Gabriele
Editorial data: Tesi Corso di Perfezionamento "Tecnologie per l'Autonomia". Università Cattolica Milano e Fondazione Don Gnocchi, a.a. 2003-2004
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) Looking towards the? Top to communicate assent, closed semi eyelids to express a no, shiny and sharp mind trapped in a body that does not respond to his..
Year of publication: 2004
Type of document: Thesis
Last update: May 2016

Bertocchi C
Emanuele, age 20, motor disability: improving independence at home
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Comprehensive intervention for home reintegration of a young man after a coma as a consequence of brain concussion. A special bed, an antidecubitus mattress and assistive aids for the seated..
Year of publication: 2003
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: April 2003

Proverbio L
Lando, age 35, motor disability: improving independence at home
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Despite a progressive and severely disabling disease it was possible, through the choice of special aids and the training of the family and the caregivers, to avoid hospitalization and assure an..
Year of publication: 2003
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: June 2003