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Limb amputation is a major life change that can impact many facets of your life, including driving. It’s important to understand that with the right adaptive equipment and vehicle modifications, it is possible to safely return to driving after limb amputation. By working with your team of healthcare professionals and an Occupational Therapy Driver Rehabilitation…

What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a chronic condition that involves damage to the peripheral nerves. These nerves play an essential role in transmitting sensory information from the limbs to the brain and sending signals from the brain to the muscles. What Are The Causes Of Peripheral Neuropathy? Because the condition is typically acquired…

For many people, driving is an essential aspect of their independence – not just a benefit. However, an individual’s capacity to drive may be significantly impacted after experiencing a stroke. Understanding these challenges and looking for available solutions can help many stroke survivors regain their independence on the road. How Does A Stroke Impact Ability…

Deciding whether or not to allow a loved one with dementia to continue driving is a very difficult choice that families have to face. The progression of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, can have a substantial impact on cognitive abilities, such as judgment, memory, processing speed, and spatial awareness. Understanding the consequences and making informed decisions…

Driving is a complex activity that requires various cognitive abilities, including memory, focus, and decision making. For individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), these abilities may begin to diminish and create major concerts about their safety behind the wheel. Understanding how MCI impacts driving abilities is essential not only for the benefit of your loved…

The ability to drive safely is closely related to effective visual function. Approximately 90% of the information a driver receives is visual, making good eyesight essential for operating a vehicle. Key functions that contribute to safe driving include: Peripheral Vision: The awareness of the surrounding environment to detect potential hazards from the left and right…

The dynamic and multifaceted field of occupational therapy is essential in assisting people navigating challenges and enhancing their quality of life. With a wide variety of specialties and certifications available, occupational therapists (OTs) can customize their expertise to meet the unique needs of their clients. Here, we will go over some of the most popular…

Adaptive Mobility had the pleasure of participating in the 48th annual ADED Conference! This year’s conference took place in Kansas City, Missouri, from October 4 to 8. This event is a highlight for us and many other driver rehabilitation specialists. Being able to listen to experts to share information, experiences, and the most recent breakthroughs…

🗺️ Driving in an unfamiliar area without GPS is stressful. 𝘕𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘺. Navigating the return to driving without support or guidance creates more stress and frustration than is necessary. As an OTP, you’re uniquely positioned to support these clients with expertise and empathy,…

𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘴? 🛑 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼. Driving retirement often becomes a traumatic loss of independence where clients and their families are left to figure out their next steps… 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘺.…

It was a privilege for Adaptive Mobility to attend the Pat Summitt 5th Annual Dementia Symposium, which took place from May 2-3, 2024, at the Knoxville Convention Center. With a strong emphasis on both pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological management options, this event brought together professionals and a wide range of specialists to exchange knowledge and information…

Penn Memory Empowering Caregivers Series Addresses Driving and Dementia Susie Touchinsky, a distinguished occupational therapist and certified driver rehabilitation specialist, shines as she shares her insights during the Penn Memory Empowering Caregivers Series on Friday, October 27, 2023. Penn Memory Empower Caregiver Series The Penn Memory Empowering Caregivers Workshop Series is a dedicated initiative to…