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

De Luca D
Robertina, age 38, motor disability: improving independence in the neighbourhood
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Roberta is 38 years old and she was affected by a meningoencephalomyelitis 7 years ago. She moves very slowly and she finds all her activities very tiring. She lives in a scarcely accessible flat..
Year of publication: 2005
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: February 2005

De Marchi C
Ermanno, 61 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person on hemodialysis
Editorial data: ESPERIENZE
Abstract: Ermanno has been on hemodialysis for about 25 years and has experienced two kidney transplants. Although in the last ten years the motor situation has worsened, he never lost his nerve and he used..
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: July 2011

Dibenedetto M
Franco, age 16, motor disability: improving independence in mobility and communication
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Francesco is 16 years old and he is affected by Cerebral Palsy with severe vision problems, that had a great influence on his cognitive growth. He is a very lively and sociable boy. He has reached..
Year of publication: 2005
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: February 2005

Diozzi L
Mario, 63 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with ALS
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: In March 2004, Mario was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. From the moment the diagnosis was announced, Mario and his wife took initiative using the facilities of the National Law..
Year of publication: 2006
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: July 2011

Farina E
Fabrizio, age 31, motor disability: improving independence at home
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) Fabrizio is 31 years old, is paraplegic from four, is independent, works and to short tu will go alone to living… would want something more. It wishes..
Year of publication: 2005
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: December 2005

Festi C
Roberta, 43 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with Multiple Sclerosis
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Roberta is a young woman suffering from multiple sclerosis, characterized by hypertension, with tetraparesis, dysarthria and dysphagia. Roberta can’t express herself well and family members..
Year of publication: 2008
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013

Ghirardelli M
Gio, age 61, motor disability: improving independence at home
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Several problems concerning motion and coordination were left by a pair of surgical interventions. The use of special assistive aids allowed a gradual but steady recovery of several domestic and..
Year of publication: 2003
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2003

Groppo G
Gabri, age 20, motor disability: improving independence at home and in the neighbourhood
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: The assistive aid as a means for overcoming the limits imposed by the pathology and for improving knowledge of one's own body in order to reach greater independence.
Year of publication: 2003
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2003

Guerri M
Francesca, age 12, motor disability: improving independence at home and school integration
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Importance of an aid evaluation in order to facilitate the assistance and to allow a correct positioning during the daily activities.
Year of publication: 2003
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2003