How MS Affects Driving Skills - and What You Can Do About It
Date: July 10, 2018
Time:
5:00PM PT / 6:00PM MT / 7:00PM CT / 8:00PM ET
Location: Webinar
Presenters:
Ali Azin, MS, OTR/L, CDRS - Occupational Therapist & Driving Rehabilitation Coordinator
Cecilia Capuzzi Simon, MA - Psychology Feature Writer
Summer is a great time for a road trip! Driving is how we navigate our day-to-day lives and a profound symbol of our freedom and independence. However, the physical and cognitive symptoms of MS can make driving difficult. At some point, many with MS- and their families- will have to adjust their lifestyles and perspectives when driving is no longer a safe option.
In this upcoming webinar, Dr. Ali Azin (Occupational Therapist) and Cecilia Capuzzi Simon (Psychology Feature Writer) will lead a solution-focused discussion covering:
- How MS can impair the complex skill sets required for safe driving
- Signals of compromised skills that you and your family may notice
- Tips for honest and sensitive communication if compromised skills are noticed
- How a rehabilitation specialist can evaluate your driving skills and develop adaptive strategies to reduce risks
- Common automobile modifications that can make driving easier and safer
- Impacts on family dynamics and self-image when driving abilities change
- The importance of utilizing alternative transportation in order to STAY MOBILE AND ACTIVE
Click here to Register or call 866-955-9999 or 866-539-8134