rose
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- DX MND
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- 7/2008
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- Maryland
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For those who want to keep (safely) driving longer... consider submitting to a therapeutic driving evaluation.
I did not know such a thing even existed. It does take a prescription to be seen for evaluation. The specialty that handles it is occupational therapy.
I've not scheduled yet, but, from how I understand it, an OT, usually one who works exclusively with driving therapy, will evaluate limitations and difficulties the person has with driving, and can suggest modifications that will allow the person to continue driving. By way of add-ons to the interior of the car, i.e. more rear view mirrors, steering wheel modifications, etc.
Whereas a state's motor vehicle department would be happy to just take a driver's license away, this is the exact opposite, the goal is to keep the person driving, and they do not report to the motor vehicle department.
If you're interested to see if it can be of help to you, there is a website: AOTA (The American Occupational Therapy Association inc) where you can do a search for finding a driving specialist. This info pertains to the US, don't know about Canada or other countries. And again, you would need a prescription.
I did not know such a thing even existed. It does take a prescription to be seen for evaluation. The specialty that handles it is occupational therapy.
I've not scheduled yet, but, from how I understand it, an OT, usually one who works exclusively with driving therapy, will evaluate limitations and difficulties the person has with driving, and can suggest modifications that will allow the person to continue driving. By way of add-ons to the interior of the car, i.e. more rear view mirrors, steering wheel modifications, etc.
Whereas a state's motor vehicle department would be happy to just take a driver's license away, this is the exact opposite, the goal is to keep the person driving, and they do not report to the motor vehicle department.
If you're interested to see if it can be of help to you, there is a website: AOTA (The American Occupational Therapy Association inc) where you can do a search for finding a driving specialist. This info pertains to the US, don't know about Canada or other countries. And again, you would need a prescription.