Vintage House talk looks at seniors and driving
Seniors and driving, and the trip share applications to support them, will be the subject of a dialogue on Friday, May perhaps 27, at 11 a.m. at Classic Residence.
“The problem of irrespective of whether persons should continue to travel very well into aged age is a contentious one particular. More mature older people want to keep on to be cellular, impartial, and connected to their cherished kinds and their communities as they age. However, receiving more mature can make driving riskier. Usual adjustments that occur with getting older can all influence the means to travel safely,” explained the information release from Vintage Property.
Sonoma Valley seniors who have created a complicated decision to give up their auto keys and are no more time driving have two no-price tag options to enable them keep their independence and get them in which they will need to go. Vintage House’s myRide method offers rides to regional activities and appointments, such as some restricted professional medical rides. FISH’s trip plan offers rides for each nearby and out-of-city healthcare appointments. The two packages are staffed by a devoted staff of volunteer motorists who use their possess motor vehicles and have been vetted and experienced.
To assist seniors and their family members who may be struggling with this determination, Classic Dwelling is presenting “A Safe Drive Through the Getting older Course of action.” Designed precisely for senior motorists, this 1-hour presentation requires a immediate nonetheless compassionate seem at the sensitive subject matter. The supreme purpose is not to get away driving options for older drivers, but instead to offer strategies on how to acknowledge and compensate for diminishing abilities so that our seniors can keep on being on the roadways as protected motorists. Presenter Loretta Rotolo and DJ Colbert from Senior Care Authority will share a functional, entertaining and practical glance at the situation of “senior motorists vs. the growing older method.” Reps from Vintage Residence and FISH will be available to share information and facts about their experience applications as well.
The function is established for Friday, May perhaps 27, from 11 a.m. to midday at Vintage Property. Seniors and their families are encouraged to go to. The talk is free for Classic Household users, and $5 for non-members, sign-up at vintagehouse.org.
For extra information about Vintage House’s myRide method, call Denise Wilbanks, volunteer coordinator, at 707-509-3185 or FISH at 707-996-0111.
