• If you are healthy but somehow seem to be slow to react while driving
• you have had a change in condition (temporary or permanent), and you worry this might affect your driving,
• you know someone who might be having difficulties but not sure why,
• Most importantly, if you think your older parents are no longer safe for driving, invite them Come in for an evaluation.

• Recommend car modifications: Many times, we can point out where to make easy changes in your car, where to add some cushions, for example.
• Instruct exercises, stretching while driving (while stopping at lights).
• Many times, we design ways to improve on your reaction time, flexibility, strength, endurance on land, which carry over to driving (and other life tasks).
• We challenge you to excellent work outs that will keep your mind fresh, your reflexes quick, and your body strong.
• Teach you calming techniques, remind you of new perils on the road, such as how to look out for unsafe drivers, keeping safe distance, etc.
• Guide you while you drive to make sure that you feel comfortable, safe, and practice new techniques
• We can also recommend adaptive equipment, electronics, assistive technologies that you might benefit, work with you to choose devices and mobility aids.
• You will feel like a new person and be more safe and confident on the road.

Screening tests:

Macular degeneration
Contrast Sensitivity Test

Conditions:

Driving with Cataracts
Driving with Glaucoma
Driving with Macular Degeneration

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Driving and Community Mobility:

There will be time when safety is in question and accommodations must be made. Below are resources to discuss with family and information about community transportation programs:

Florida Safe Mobility for Seniors
We need to Talk… About Driving
Senior Self Checklist
National 2-1-1 Information line
Florida 2-1-1 Information line
Elder Care Locator – Community Services for Seniors

Getting a ride:

Transportation options: Disability.org
Transportation Options for Older Adults- NADTC (National Aging Disability and Transportation Center)
Where to get Help Finding a Ride: Disability.gov
Share a Ride map locations in US (Florida: Sarasota/ Suncoast and Orlando Areas) – ITN America