Chocolates & Driving

Valentine’s Day 2019 When your client wants to surprise his valentine and needs a little help, you say yes! #lifeslikeaboxofchocolates I love that during our Driver Rehab training session my client asked me for a small favor so he could surprise his wife! He asked if we could stop at his favorite chocolate shop to…

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Drivers: I will Advocate for You

If you want to drive, and you have the skills and determination, I will be an advocate for you! Even if it means spending hours at the Department of Motor Vehicle Transportation so you can obtain your updated driver’s license! I will advocate for you!   Six months ago, I stepped complete out of my…

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Drivers: 4 Safety Tips to Keep You Safe this Autumn

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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OT Strategies: How can I improve reaction time?

Question: How can I improve my client’s reaction time? I was recently asked by an OT colleague, what can I do to improve my client’s reaction time? What is reaction time & how is it measured? Lots of things come into play when it comes to a client’s ‘reaction time.’ If we think about reaction…

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OT Strategies: Using the Driving Pathways by Diagnosis Sheets for OT Practitioners to Increase DCM in Your Own Practice

The Driving Pathways by Diagnosis Sheets for OT Practitioners was developed by American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and Genesis Rehab Services through support from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). to be used when developing client specific interventions for driving. The resources are based on common medical diagnosis groups including arthritis, cardiac conditions, stroke,…

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