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2023 Aging and Safe Driving Symposium

May 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

May 15 – 19, 2023.
• Explore how the aging process affects aging drivers
• Learn effective methods for interacting with and evaluating aging drivers
• Examine appropriate referral options for aging drivers
• Understand the data and dispel preconceived notions about aging and driving
• Be sensitive to age-related changes

All sessions require pre-registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session.

Monday, May 15, 2023, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Driver Rehabilitation
Lakisha Gray, MSOT, OTR/L, CLT, CPAM, CDRS, Shepherd Center Driving Program
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Approaching Alzheimer’s: First Responder Training / Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia Kim Franklin, MHA, Sr. Manager, Programs & Services, Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter
John Clark, Alzheimer's Association Community Educator, Gwinnett County Search & Rescue Volunteer, CIT Volunteer Instructor
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 1:00-2:00
Aging & Driving Symposium: Engaging in Traffic Safety for Older Adults: National Resources with State/Local Relevance
Presenters:   Alex Cabral, M.P.A., Deputy Regional Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Region 4
Taylor Bee, M.P.H., Highway Safety Specialist, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Jane Rath, Program Manager, Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety
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Wednesday, May 17, 10:00-11:45
Introduction to the Clinician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers
Elin Schold Davis, OTR/L, CDRS, FAOTA, Practice Manager, Workforce Capacity & Engagement, The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
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Wednesday, May 17, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
A Focus on Pedestrian Safety for Older Adults
Ron Knezevich, State Pedestrian and Bicycle Engineer, EIT, Georgia Department of Transportation
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Thursday, May 18, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Designing Roadways for the Aging Population
Mark Doctor, PE, Senior Safety & Design Engineer, Federal Highway Administration
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Friday, May 19, 2023, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Move More, Fall Less
Elizabeth Head, MPH, Deputy Director, Healthy Aging Manager, Georgia Department of Public Health: Injury Prevention Program
Megan Passineau, MPH, CORE SIPP Implementation Specialist, Georgia Department of Public Health: Injury Prevention Program
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Friday, May 19, 2023, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Georgia Department of Driver Services Medical Review Process: Driving Safety for All Ages
Lotherone Grier, Assistant Manager, Regulatory Compliance Division/Medical Review Unit, Georgia Department of Driver Services
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If you have any questions please contact Jim Kelly. Thank you.

Details

Date:
May 15, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Virtual
VA United States
Phone:
757-495-2562
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Organizer

Georgia Department of Public Health
Phone:
(404) 657-2700
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