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Driving Fitness Program

Comprehensive driving evaluations to determine an optimal transportation plan

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In collaboration with Southeastern Driver Training Center

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The Driving Fitness Program, is targeted towards helping individuals and their families manage that difficult question,

Should I or my loved one be driving?

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Who does our program benefit?

  • Targeted towards individuals with medical conditions impacting community mobility

  • Clients and families interested in pursuing a safe transportation plan

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What does our program include?​

  • Two-Part evaluation:

    1. ​A comprehensive clinical Occupational Therapy evaluation of cognition, vision, motor and sensory processing skills

    2. On-road evaluation by a Licensed Driving Instructor (if indicated, based on results of clinical OT evaluation) 

  • Direct collaboration and communication with physicians and families

  • Physician order for occupational therapy evaluation is required

 

What Makes our program effective?

  • We are building our program on evidence-based practice and the best research available

  • We value collaboration with our clients and families to create a client centered process of evaluation and exploration of an optimal transportation plan

  • We seek the expertise and mentorship of our state and national professional organizations including, ROADI (Research for Older Adult Driver Initiative)

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What if I need to stop driving?

  • The goals of this program is to provide a comprehensive, client-centered evaluation to determine the appropriate fit of person, family and transportation options in order to maximize community mobility and engagement in meaningful community activities and relationships. 

  • It is vital to the health of you or your loved one to remain active and involved in your community as long as possible; we are dedicated to ensuring you are able to do this safely and effectively.

  • Client and family counseling provided to determine optimal alternative transportation options to enable continued independence and engagement in meaningful activities 

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For more information about the Driving Fitness Program

please contact us!

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Tel: (910) 762.9242 Ext 2 • Email: Drive@AssistanceForLifeCMS.com

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Assessment Address: 5022-C Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

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