The Emory Johns Creek Hospital will offer free safety tests to senior drivers on Saturday, April 29 in an effort to assist older drivers with the fit of their vehicles for safety and comfort.
The American Society on Aging, American Automobile Association, American Association of Retired Persons and the American Occupational Therapy Association created the educational program called “CarFit”.
“The CarFit program promotes conversations among older adults and families about driving and safety,” said Kay Halbert, director of EJCH’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services. “It also meets the continuous need for mobility options to keep people involved in their communities.”
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A trained team, including occupational therapists will be on hand at the CarFit event. They’ll teach drivers how to properly adjust their seats, steering wheel and mirrors to minimize blind spots. Drivers will also learn good foot and head rest positioning and how they can reduce their risk for injury and accidents, among other things.
Each assessment takes approximately 20 minutes and the tests will run from 8 a.m. until noon.
Drivers can RSVP for the event here and get more information by calling 678-474-8008.
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