Healthy Vision Month: Driving with Clarity and Confidence
Along with Older Americans Month, May is also Healthy Vision Month—a time for older adults to prioritize their eye health and driving safety.
Driving Skills/Ability
Age and Driving
It’s normal for driving abilities to change as we get older. But if you spot the warning signs of unsafe driving, these tips can help you adjust to your senior years without the keys.
Story of my Life
Story of my Life (One Direction) – We all have a story to tell – about personal or professional experiences or even some that cross between the two. Sometimes we don’t realize how impactful our stories can be. Therefore, we hold them inside, thinking they aren’t that important or that strong.
Walking, Driving, and Moving Around After a Stroke
After you have a stroke, you may realize exactly how complex something like walking is. Moving your body can be harder than it was. But as you recover, there are lots of ways you can improve how well you get around. Learn ways to regain strength and balance and help your mind and body get back in sync.
Lets talk about Driving After Stroke
Driving is often a major concern after a stroke. It’s not unusual for stroke survivors to want to drive. Getting around after a stroke is important — but safety is even more important.
Driving and Community Mobility for the Older Adult
Three themes emerged from the data: perspectives on falling, driving = independence and freedom, and utilization and knowledge of resources. The role OT practitioners can play in addressing these areas will be reviewed.
Community Mobility & Driving with Older Adults
Community mobility is essential for people meet their daily needs such as going to the grocery store, the pharmacy, the bank and medical appointments.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an impact to the head that disrupts normal brain function. TBI may affect a person's cognitive abilities, including learning and thinking skills.
The Older Driver AAFP
An 81-year-old man came for a routine visit with his wife, who mentioned that her husband has become more forgetful and confused and requires more assistance with his activities of daily living.
Driving & Transportation / Older Driver
The following are some warning signs that may indicate that an older driver can no longer operate an automobile safely.