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Aging and the Open Road: Knowing When to Hand Over the Keys with Denise Kaplan
Kirsten sits down with occupational therapist and driving rehabilitation specialist, Denise Kaplan, for an insightful conversation about driving as we age—when to start talking about giving up the keys, how to assess driving abilities, and ways to safely extend time on the road. Together, they explore the emotional and practical sides of this major life transition, offering guidance for families navigating one of the toughest conversations around aging.
Visit https://adaptivedrivinglittleton.com/ to learn more about Denise's work.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
CarFit: https://car-fit.org/
The Hartford: https://www.thehartford.com/resources/mature-market-excellence/driving-safety
Additional Resources:
AAA's Articles on Vulnerable Road Users: https://aaafoundation.org/category/vulnerable-road-users/
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers: https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/812228_cliniciansguidetoolderdrivers.pdf
Follow Who Gets the China? on https://www.whogetsthechina.substack.com
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate the conversation. And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Credits:
Produced by Aaron Bryce @ https://www.bluogden.com
Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ https://www.windsandproductions.com
Graphic design by Jenn Beam @ https://www.jigawattsstudio.com
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By Kirsten MauKirsten sits down with occupational therapist and driving rehabilitation specialist, Denise Kaplan, for an insightful conversation about driving as we age—when to start talking about giving up the keys, how to assess driving abilities, and ways to safely extend time on the road. Together, they explore the emotional and practical sides of this major life transition, offering guidance for families navigating one of the toughest conversations around aging.
Visit https://adaptivedrivinglittleton.com/ to learn more about Denise's work.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
CarFit: https://car-fit.org/
The Hartford: https://www.thehartford.com/resources/mature-market-excellence/driving-safety
Additional Resources:
AAA's Articles on Vulnerable Road Users: https://aaafoundation.org/category/vulnerable-road-users/
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers: https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/812228_cliniciansguidetoolderdrivers.pdf
Follow Who Gets the China? on https://www.whogetsthechina.substack.com
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate the conversation. And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Credits:
Produced by Aaron Bryce @ https://www.bluogden.com
Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ https://www.windsandproductions.com
Graphic design by Jenn Beam @ https://www.jigawattsstudio.com