The ability to drive represents independence and self-sufficiently for many aging adults. When that independence is threatened often the reaction can be painful for both the aging adult and their family. However, evaluating whether or not aging adults should drive often comes too late. In fact, in 2008 alone 15 older adults were killed every day and some 500 were injured in motor vehicle accidents (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Therefore, it is important as your loved ones age to watch for warning signs that it might be time for to stop driving.Warning Signs that it is time to stop driving: (helpguide.org)Health Issues: If you or your loved one has health issues that could get in the way of awareness and vigilance then you might be putting yourself and other drivers at grave risk. These health issues could include eyesight problems, hearing problems, issues with reflexes and range of motions, and memory issues.Road Issues: If you find yourself or your loved ones drifting into other lanes, changing lanes without using turning signals or having other issues following road rules then this might indicate an issue with your ability to focus on driving and it might be time to get evaluated by a professional. In addition, if there is an increase in almost crashing, dents, hitting curbs etc, or you or your loved one has been getting more ticket or warning from police officers then you or your loved ones driving is showing a functional deficit and may need to be evaluated.Some people think that after a major health event that an aging individual will not be able to drive or do other important day to day tasks independently again. At Sprain Brook Manor’s Rehabilitation center in Westchester the short term care and physical therapy is geared towards helping you or your loved ones regain independence in everyday tasks after a major healthy event. Sprain Brook Manor’s prides itself on having the best skilled nursing care in Westchester team that will create an individualized rehabilitation plan to help you or your loved heal as quickly as possible.This post is provided by Sprain Brook Manor Rehab which Provides unique opportunity to recover from medical procedures that result in true satisfying results. Getting you stronger and better every day. Contact us today to receive more information.Disclaimer: The information provided in this post in not intended to be construed as health advice, nor should it be considered a substitute for obtaining individual medical counsel or consulting your physician.
There are over a million apps that do everything from helping remember your grocery list , to giving on the go news updates and tracking your pet. The current phone app explosion also provides many tools that can help elderly or aging adults in their everyday lives. We have looked through several lists of different apps for the elderly and compared reviews to find our top choices.RxmindMe Prescription / Medicine Reminder and Pill Tracker created by Walgreen CO this app reminds individuals to take their medications. Users are able to enter all of their medication dosage information, set reminders and keep track of whether they took their medications. The apps other features include being able to email your prescription history which is great if you need to give that information to a new doctor and also has the ability to search the FDA drug database for your medication. In addition, if you get your medication from Walgreens you can refill the prescription through the app and it is free so you don’t have to spend any money on it in case you don’t like it.EyeReader by NetSoft is a reading magnifier that uses the phone screens LED light to focus light on text in dark places and gives the user the ability to read text more easily by enabling the user to magnify the text.Lumosity Mobile by By Lumos Labs, Inc. is a great app for those aging adults who love puzzles and games and wont to help keep their mind’s sharp. According to the app’s description the activities in lumosity were design by neuroscientists to help with memory , attention and neuroplasticity. While activities in the app may be based on proven research the cost might be a little high for some. Unlike other apps mentioned, to access Lumosity you most pay around $12 a month or $60 for a year.Phone applications offer a lot of help in making older adult’s lives easier. The best way to find an app for your or your older loved one is to search a difficulty or problem you or your aging loved one is having and see what results come up.This post is provided by Sprain Brook Manor Rehab which Provides unique opportunity to recover from medical procedures that result in true satisfying results. Getting you stronger and better every day. Contact us today to receive more information.Disclaimer: The information provided in this post in not intended to be construed as health advice, nor should it be considered a substitute for obtaining individual medical counsel or consulting your physician.
