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Self-determination: Promoting the health of people with intellectual disabilities.
An analysis of the international scientific literature shows that the health status of people with intellectual disabilities is significantly worse than that of the general population....
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A positive self-image is essential for feeling good about your body and wanting to be attractive [Interview].
At the request of ESAT Les Amis de l'atelier, the Health Promotion Department of the Vitry-sur-Seine City Hall has launched a program to develop psychosocial skills and self-esteem among...
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Health care and health education in sign language: a challenge to be met.
People who have been deaf since birth, who primarily communicate through sign language, have long been denied access to healthcare in their own language. In recent years, however,...
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In Saint-Martin-d'Hères, the voices of the "silent residents" are finally being heard.
They are known as the "silent residents." They are isolated and do not participate in any surveys, and certainly not in participatory health assessments. As part of the...
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Social engagement: good for older adults’ health, but not without its inequalities.
To what extent is the aging process influenced by people’s participation in community life? A Canadian literature review highlights a strong correlation between optimal health and social...
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We need to be more open to vulnerable people.
Often overlooked, socio-environmental determinants such as social connections, financial resources, and community solidarity play a major role in the health of older adults. They...
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Staying at home does not mean being independent.
Marcel Nuss, 56, a father of two, suffers from a genetic condition that has left him completely dependent on others for his daily needs. For nearly a decade, he has been an advocate for...
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I support patients in their efforts to restore their rights and dignity.
Interview with Dr. Élisabeth Pénide, a general practitioner at the Maison Urbaine de Santé du Neuhof in Strasbourg. Located in the Neuhof neighborhood of Strasbourg, which is designated...
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Help the person do what they do best.
In the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, a training program has been organized for care assistants and home health aides who work with older adults. The program focuses on care practices...
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We work with people with sensory impairments to help them maintain their independence.
The Mutualité Française plans to establish assessment and rehabilitation centers for people with vision and hearing impairments. A multidisciplinary team welcomes patients there, who...