Senior Mobility Choices: National Speakers Identify Opportunities for Funding, Program Development, and Education
(featuring a tool for identifying dementia-friendly transportation options)
Presented by Elin Schold Davis, OTR/L, CDRS; Essie Wagner, MA; Lisa Tucker, MA; Nina M. Silverstein, PhD; Helen K. Kerschner, PhD
Earn .3 AOTA CEU (3 NBCOT PDUs/3 contact hours)
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Order # CW201
AOTA Members: $79
Nonmembers: $112
Course Description
Occupational therapy programs have an opportunity to play a proactive role in the development of services that better meet community mobility needs for their clients. Lack of services and the risk of leaving non–drivers stranded have been identified as barriers to addressing driving competence and the consequences of driving cessation for medically at-risk drivers. The challenges facing seniors with dementias cannot be addressed by typical public transportation alone. Senior advocates have identified barriers and have responded by developing a growing body of professional supports and resources.
The Senior Mobility Choices Webcast will enable learners to identify options that can be accessed in their communities. National speakers from the National Center for Senior Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the University of Massachusetts (Boston) Gerontology Department, and the Beverly Foundation will explore opportunities for advocacy, funding, and enhanced mobility service networks for well, elderly seniors that are aging with medical conditions, and seniors aging with dementia. Occupational therapy has an opportunity to become a leader in advocating for safe mobility options.
Learning Objectives
After completing this session, you will be able to—
- Identify the psychological elements critical to mobility choices for seniors.
- Identify the transportation issues relevant to older adults with dementia.
- Identify the resources and supports available through national organizations such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the National Center for Senior Transportation, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Beverly Foundation.
- Identify opportunities for advocacy, funding opportunities, and enhanced client services addressing choices for community mobility.
Occupational Therapy Classification Code for Continuing Education
Category 1: Domain of Occupational Therapy, Areas of Occupation, Areas of Occupation
Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process, Intervention
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Learning Level: Intermediate
CE Credit Exam and Certificate
You will be able to take the exam online immediately following the Webcast. Participants receive a continuing education certificate for .3 AOTA CEU (3 NBCOT PDUs/3 contact hours) after successful completion of the exam with a score of 80% or better.
To Retake Exam
If you are not successful in passing the Webcast exam, you may opt to retake it a second time for a processing fee of $12.00. To retake the exam, call 877-404-AOTA.
Additional Information
System Requirements
- Internet connection
- Windows Media® Player
- PowerPoint® on your computer to access the slides (if you do not have PowerPoint®, a link to obtain it without cost will be available)
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