What is Your Mobility Plan? 

By Susie Touchinsky | January 17, 2019

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…

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Are You an OT with Questions About Driving?

By Susie Touchinsky | December 12, 2018

My client wants to drive, what do I do now? Driving is quickly becoming one of the biggest goals for our clients. In many ways, it is the ultimate instrumental activity of daily living and most complex. If a client can drive, it opens doors for living independently and engaging in the community freely. Not…

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Could Hand Controls Help You?

By Susie Touchinsky | December 7, 2018

Are you experiencing tingling in your feet? Tingling or numbness in your feet could be a sign of sensation loss. Sensation changes in our feet can happen for lots of different reasons. From diabetes to neuropathy to spinal cord injuries, sensation loss in your feet can impact safe driving. We rely on sensation while driving…

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Familys & Caregivers: Worried about Mom’s Driving?

By Susie Touchinsky | November 27, 2018

  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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Drivers: 4 Safety Tips to Keep You Safe this Autumn

By Susie Touchinsky | November 6, 2018

Autumn is here! As you head out to enjoy that fall foliage, here are 4 tips to keep you safe this season: Give your vehicle a checkup Time to give your car a little extra tender loving care. Clean your windows & head lights for improved visibility. Check your tire pressure (tires lose pressure as…

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