Driving Rehab
Driving With An Amputation
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…
Read MoreDriving With Peripheral Neuropathy
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…
Read MoreDriving After a Stroke
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…
Read MorePractitioner Strategies for Driving & Dementia – Supporting Successful Driving Retirement
Practitioner Strategies for Driving and Dementia – Supporting Successful Driving Retirement Over the past two decades, our understanding of dementia care and management has evolved significantly. As a result, valuable insights into the complex world of dementia, driving, and cognitive decline have emerged. In this blog, I will share key insights and practitioner strategies for driving…
Read MoreSusie’s Journey – Creating an Ideal Life
Everything happens for a reason. In 2018, I woke up to an early calendar invite from human resources. In that moment, I new my life was about to change. I was working as the director of a growing driver rehabilitation program with a major rehab company. Never had I anticipated being part of the huge…
Read MoreVehicle Technology for Drivers with Disabilities
Vehicle Technology for Drivers with Disabilities One of the cool things about technology is how it can be used to make everyday tasks easier. With technology, we can press a button to open a door, enter a room and have a sensor turn on a light, and speak to any voice service (like Alexa) to…
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