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07/10/2018 How MS Affects Driving Skills - and What You Can Do About It

 
 

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

 

 

 

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