Innovative rehabilitation programs, such as the Driving Assessment program and Low Vision Rehabilitation program offered by Eisenhower Rehabilitation Services in Rancho Mirage, California, help people experiencing health challenges that interfere with their ability to safely drive or remain functional in their activities of daily living.
People who have major health issues, such as a stroke, challenges related to aging, or progressive eye diseases may find that the associated personal skills and techniques that previously contributed to their quality of life are now compromised. The Driving Assessment and Low Vision Rehabilitation programs offer a way forward.
Kathryn Scheuring
In this Health Insights audio podcast post, Innovative Rehab: Driving and Low Vision Programs, Kathryn Scheuring, MS, OTR/L, discusses these rehab programs and helps us understand who might benefit from them and what they might gain.
“Driving rehabilitation is more for people who have undergone some sort of large health problem – maybe a stroke, maybe a traumatic brain injury – and they’re relearning the skills to be able to drive.” Kathryn Scheuring
While health setbacks and aging issues can be daunting, these innovative programs offer a way to either reclaim skills associated with driving or retrain for functional vision independence that contributes to a better quality of life. Topics covered include:
If you or a loved one have experienced health issues that compromise ability to function in these areas, listen to this informative podcast about driving and low vision rehabilitation programs — share it with your friends and family, too. More great AUDIO information is also available for you at the Eisenhower Audio Podcast Library. Do you also enjoy VIDEO? Visit the Eisenhower Video Library as well!
U.S. News & World Report has released its prestigious annual hospital rankings. Eisenhower Health ranks #1 in the Inland Empire and #12 in California. Eisenhower Health was also rated High Performing in 20 types of care — the highest number of specialty recognitions earned by a hospital in the Inland Empire.
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