E-rickshaw conjures up a smile in Ettlingen in Ettlingen!

E-rickshaw conjures up a smile in Ettlingen in Ettlingen!

In Ettlingen, an innovative project that bears the name "Radelzeit" not only conjures up a smile on the faces of the seniors, but also brings a breath of fresh air to their mobility. The program is aimed at the residents of the old people's homes Stephanus-Stift on Robberg and on the city garden, whose mobility is restricted. The first e-rickshaw trip took place in the Horbachpark at the end of May and is now offered several days a week. This reports bnn.de .

The e-rickshaw is equipped with strong parking brakes, sun and rain protection and enables easy entry. Once a week, Martin Kissel, the initiator of the project and former head of the Karlsruhe civil engineering office, offers two hours from Ettlingen. The reaction of the seniors is consistently positive: many enjoy the excursions that not only explore their neighborhood, but also strengthen their community.

a project with heart and mind

The e-rickshaw has an acquisition price of around 12,000 euros, of which almost half was financed by donations. Further help come from the parishes in Ettlingen, the city itself and a local shoe store. Mirjana Bulut, the nursing director of the Stephanus Abbey, has experienced the anticipation of the residents and is enthusiastic about the excursions that could also be expanded for other old people's homes in the region. As Diakonie-laka.de filled waiting lists the project - a sign that the need is great.

"drive through the city with the e-rickshaw"-this simple but secretly kept longing is fulfilled many seniors again. An example of this is the 91-year-old woman H., who can no longer stroll alone through the city, and the 86-year-old Mr. P., who would like to visit his old street. Both are severely restricted by decreasing mobility, and the e-rickshaw now offers the opportunity to pursue their personal longings, as Johanniter.de reported.

a possibility for the future

The e-rickshaw tours are not only intended for the fun of the elderly, they also promote health through movement in the fresh air and remind passengers of previous experiences. The cognition stimulates these experiences and bring joy, calm and balance into everyday life. The Diakonie Ettlingen is still looking for donors and 2-3 volunteer rickshaw drivers. Interested parties can contact Beate Rashedi at 07243 5495-0 or by email at Ettlingen@diakonie-laka.de.

It becomes clear that the e-rickshaw is more than just a means of transportation; It is a vehicle of hope and joy of life for many seniors in Ettlingen.