Archive for September 2018
Life is a Highway…
Lesson’s Learned from My First 30 Days in Private Practice This spring my professional career hit a major traffic jam when I was laid off and found myself searching for an alternate route. To say it was difficult, would be an understatement. I was not quite sure what I would do next, but I knew…
Read MoreFacebook Live with Dr. Touchinsky
Get a peek into our relationship as Dr. Buddy Touchinsky & I go live to chat about Driving Rehab Listen in as we talk about: What the heck I do all day Occupational therapy Driving rehab Who needs a driving evaluation How to learn more! https://www.facebook.com/doctortouchinsky/videos/641934942860197/
Read MoreDriving Simulators
I got a great question today about driving simulators and brands. Here are some quick thoughts: Driving Simulators DO NOT REPLACE a driving evaluation However, driving simulators are great for preparing the client to return to driving or, in some cases, to help with driving retirement conversations Not all driving simulators are created equal! So…
Read MoreOT Strategies: Tips for Discussing Driving Retirement
What is Driving Retirement? Driving retirement is the transition from being an active driver to becoming an active passenger. Driving is a significant and very meaningful occupation. Many of us identify driving as the link to independence, to our identity and to supporting other key occupations. Losing driving as an occupation can feel devastating to…
Read MoreDriving After a Stroke
This week, I worked with a client whose stroke left him with expressive aphasia. While he was able to easily understand what was said to him, at times, he had trouble finding the words to answer questions and even express himself. Can you imagine how frustrating this is? He had recovered well in all other…
Read MoreDriving & Dementia: OT Strategies for Evaluation & Intervention
With the changes the dementia disease process causes in the brain, it is no surprise that the ability to drive would be affected. Current research related to individuals with dementia and driving indicates that it is not a matter of if they should stop driving, but when they should they stop driving. Therefore, in this…
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