Driving Safety
How do I help Turn my Parent’s PA License in for an ID Card?
How to Exchange a Driver’s License for an ID Card Driving retirement is tough! Add in trying to figure out how to turn a license in for an identification card can leave you confused, frustrated and overwhelmed. frustrations at the DMV can just make the whole process worse. If it is time to help mom…
Read MoreAdaptive Mobility Services Uses Cutting Edge Cognitive Screening To Support Drivers
Using the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool to Guide Driving Decisions I am super excited to share this! I have been using the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool for years. In comparison to other quick cognitive screens (MoCA, MMSE, SLUMS), it is the new kid on the block, but when it comes to screening executive functioning skills,…
Read MoreAdaptive Driving Equipment for the Win!
Congratulations! Please join me on congratulation Dave! Almost two years ago, to this date, he lost his second leg. It has been a long road to recovery, but today he passed his adaptive drivers test with FLYING COLORS! This Veteran is now back on the road with the help of driving rehab training to…
Read MoreWhat is Your Mobility Plan?
What is Your Mobility Plan? One of the reasons talking about driving retirement, or ‘giving up the keys’ is so difficult, is because, for most of us, this is a ‘new’ conversation. Think about it… Before now, before the past few decades, our parents & grandparents pretty much drove until their last days. Most of…
Read MorePositive Driving Conversations
Celebrate Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2018 with positive conversations about driving! Conversations about driving do not and should not always be about ‘taking the keys away,’ but rather should be about choices for the future. Here are some tips: Start conversations about driving retirement early! We will all outlive our ability to drive, so…
Read MoreFamilys & Caregivers: Worried about Mom’s Driving?
Are you worried about Mom’s driving? Yesterday, a loving adult daughter called me. Over the holiday weekend, she enjoyed lots of time with her parents and siblings. She said it was so wonderful, but she walked away with some concerns about her mom’s health. The daughter told me that her mom was diagnosed with…
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