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.
Here are eight medical conditions and health factors that may affect your ability to drive safely.
The leading causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions in older adults are falls and motor vehicle crashes. A TBI is an injury that affects how the brain works.
As we age, however, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in heavy traffic or in inclement weather might become more challenging.
Living with poor eyesight and losing the ability to drive may lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and withdrawal from society. We must do all possible to maintain the patient’s self-sufficient.
As part of February’s Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month, Prevent Blindness is offering free resources to the public to help educate and empower individuals.
Helping an older driver stay safe starts with paying attention to how well they are performing tasks, both inside the car and out. Next, we’ll discuss some of the changes you may want to discuss with an older family member or friend.
Researchers assessed more than 600 adults over 65 years old in Nueces County, Texas, who had cognitive assessment scores that indicated a likelihood of impairment.
Many individuals experience changes in vision as they age. February is Low Vision Awareness Month and serves as a reminder to address vision changes, especially when it comes to the safety of those behind the wheel.
During this week we explore options and choices for clients when “life happens,” affecting driving and mobility and occupational therapy’s response to these changes.