Senior Driver

Our driver rehabilitation professionals are experienced occupational and physical therapists with advanced training in driving rehabilitation. We provide driving evaluations to determine safe goals for travel.

Why choose us?

• We are with you every step of the way to help you feel safe & confident behind the driver’s seat.
• We meet you at your home and work with you in your own community.
• We help you find equipment to make driving easier.

Medical conditions can change the way we move, think, and see. If you show any of these changes or other characteristics, you may benefit from a driving evaluation with Adaptable Therapy Services:

• Slower reaction time
• Shorter attention span
• Lagging reflexes
• Stiff joints or weak muscles
• Poor eyesight
• Diminished night vision
• Hearing problems
• Reduced memory
• Poor decision-making skills
• Forgetfulness
• Drowsiness or medication effects
• Increase in accidents or near misses
• Physical impairments
• Recent major medical illnesses or events
• Increased anxiety and agitation
• Frequent

A driving evaluation is an evaluation of an individual’s driving. It includes 3 main steps.

Step 1: A review of clinical testing of sensation, vision, movement, & thinking.

Step 2: A behind-the-wheel assessment in our driving rehab vehicle.

Step 3: Discussion of outcomes.

At Adaptable Therapy Services payments for services is self-pay. Cost is based on a flat rate service fee and any travel fees. These costs will be reviewed with client and when possible alternative meeting locations or payment options will be presented.

We do not accept private insurance or Medicare. You may request a medical invoice to submit to your insurance on your own but there are no guarantee that any services would be covered.

Payment methods accepted are check, cash, debit and credit cards. We also accept Health Savings cards (HSA cards). For debit and credit cards there is a processing fee. All payment methods are subject to our cancellation policy.

When possible, we provide our clients with up-to-date resources for funding opportunities but it is up to clients to pursue these opportunities and there are no guarantees they will qualify for the grants and funds.

Step 2 of the driving evaluation takes place in our driving rehab car. We use our car because it has special equipment for added safety. Don’t worry! We appreciate that driving someone else’s car requires adjustment. Therefore, the first thing we will do is give you time to get use to our car. Then, once you are ready, the evaluation will begin.

During step 3 of the driving evaluation, we will talk to you and your family member about your outcome. Your DRS will talk about patterns of safety or concern with driving. Outcomes may include return or continue driving, additional driving training, hold on driving with plans for re-evaluation, or driving retirement.

No, as specialists, we evaluate your performance with driving and any impact from illness or injury. We work with you, your family, and doctor to help determine safe goals with driving. At times we will be asked to send reports to the department of motor vehicle, but we will always discuss this with you first. The department of motor vehicle is the licensing agency holds all authority for your driver’s license.

Are you thinking you might need equipment for driving? We can help with that too! Our driver rehab professionals are skilled at identifying and training drivers to use a range of equipment including hand controls, left foot accelerator, and steering devices. Adaptive driving equipment training involves a comprehensive driving evaluation, individualized training, support for state’s relicensing process, equipment prescription, and fitting to ensure equipment works in your own vehicle.

It is recommended that you follow up with a certified installer for mobility equipment. We can provide you with a comprehensive list of providers in your area. Once you complete the evaluation and training on the recommended equipment then you’re driving professional will give you an order to get equipment installed based on your specific needs and the setup needed for your vehicle. You can go to any vendor to have this equipment installed and we recommended a vehicle fitting appointment with your Driving Specialist to ensure proper setup.

Here at Adaptable Therapy we try to update and inform therapists and students on resources to increase access for their patients to community mobility. To learn more about the field of driver rehab visit, the website for the Association of Driving Rehab Specialists at www.aded.net.