35 min

060 To Drive or Not To Drive The Parkinson's Experience podcast

    • Health & Fitness

One of the possibilities along the Parkinson’s journey is losing the ability to drive safely. This possibility is a scary one. For many, driving equals independence. So, it means more than just the hassle of getting around. It means losing your independence. It can lead to depression and anxiety. However, it is important to be safe on the road while driving a multi-ton vehicle. We must protect ourselves, our family, and others on the road.

So, we are talking today with an Occupational Therapist about when, why, how of driving while diagnosed with Parkinson’s. OT's are the professionals who see patients about activities of daily living and are trained to test people on their driving skills. We discuss the testing process and the legal implications. Listen in. Some helpful links are below.
https://adaptivemobility.com/ot-driver-rehabilitation-specialist-directory/
https://impirica.tech/driveable/
https://driveablesolutions.com/
https://drivingtoindependence.com/

One of the possibilities along the Parkinson’s journey is losing the ability to drive safely. This possibility is a scary one. For many, driving equals independence. So, it means more than just the hassle of getting around. It means losing your independence. It can lead to depression and anxiety. However, it is important to be safe on the road while driving a multi-ton vehicle. We must protect ourselves, our family, and others on the road.

So, we are talking today with an Occupational Therapist about when, why, how of driving while diagnosed with Parkinson’s. OT's are the professionals who see patients about activities of daily living and are trained to test people on their driving skills. We discuss the testing process and the legal implications. Listen in. Some helpful links are below.
https://adaptivemobility.com/ot-driver-rehabilitation-specialist-directory/
https://impirica.tech/driveable/
https://driveablesolutions.com/
https://drivingtoindependence.com/

35 min

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