Safe Driving for a Lifetime

It is estimated that about 5.8 million people in the U.S. suffer from dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common form. And this number is expected to grow as the population ages.
Do you have a relative with dementia who’s still driving? Do you worry about him or her driving? Or are you just hoping his or her driving is “good enough?”
If you have a loved one diagnosed with dementia, you’ll struggle with a number of caregiving challenges from medical and daily care to financial and legal matters. Driving, of course, can be an immediate and life-threatening issue - making it a family priority.
Join Emory's Harriet and Charlie Shaffer Cognitive Empowerment Program to learn about hard conversations around driving and early stage memory loss.
Older Driving Resource Links:
Warning Signs for Older Drivers s0.hfdstatic.c...
Hartford Resources on Driving Safety www.thehartfor...
Alzheimer’s Association and Driving www.alz.org/he...
Emory Outpatient Services- Occupational Therapy
Driving Evaluation
Available only at Emory Johns Creek Hospital
What does the comprehensive driving evaluation include?
• Comprehensive clinic assessment of vision, reaction time, cognition, memory, visual perception capacities and physical/motor function.
• If an In-vehicle assessment is indicated assessment is usually conducted in a specialized vehicle equipped with instructor brakes and adaptive devices for those who need them.
• Review of all functional abilities necessary for safe driving and identification of those areas of concern for continued safety and community mobility.
How do I schedule a driving evaluation?
• Obtain a referral with your diagnosis from your physician for “Occupational Therapy Driving Evaluation & Treatment”.
• Fax the referral to 770-813-0555 with your contact information included. Our scheduler will contact you to schedule the evaluation. You must have a valid driver’s license.
Questions? Please call 404-778-4124 for further information or to schedule a driving evaluation
Barber Driving School
706-561-2509 www.barbersdrivingschool.com
Serves Atlanta Metro Area. Based in Columbus, GA Provides comprehensive testing and
MD Referral required for “Driving Evaluation and Treatment” They will come to your home for the on-road assessment.
ReGain at The Rehabilitation Institute - Northeast Georgia Health System (nghs.com)
770-219-8218 NGMC Serving Gainesville, Braselton, Barrow and Lumpkin Counties
Common Courtesy Rides- Getting Those in Need Where They Need to Go ccrides.org/
Local couple created this program. Focused on assisting those with special needs
Through a unique research partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Cognitive Empowerment Program aims to provide people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and their Care Partners and families an opportunity to participate in comprehensive lifestyle programs that promote joy, purpose, health, and wellness.
CEP is a research study at Emory University in partnership with Georgia Tech in which a person with mild cognitive impairment and their care partner participate in several hours of educational programming each week for an entire year.
CEP community live events are open to all members of the community including people diagnosed with MCI or dementia, care partners, and clinicians. Our programming is focused on research supported ways increasing empowerment, community, and decreasing symptoms of memory loss.
Our programming includes cognitive training, physical training, nutrition, support groups, and a host of other topics in hopes of increasing their sense of empowerment, their sense community, and hopefully decrease their symptoms.
Mission: To empower people with MCI and their care partners/families by creating a living lab that promotes joy, purpose, health and wellness through comprehensive lifestyle programs, technologies and physical environments
Vision: To revolutionize the experience of people affected by MCI by creating a comprehensive approach that can be replicated nationally and internationally
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