Drive Wisely Community Mobility Specialists Jonesboro, AR
Drive Wisely Community Mobility Specialists 329 County Road 392 Jonesboro, AR Phone: 870-555-1234 Hours: By appointment and Physician referral View Website Get Directions |  |
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Glenda Loyd, LOTR, DRT, Occupational Therapist 329 County Road 392 Jonesboro, AR 72401 www.drivewisely.com contact: drivewisely@aol.com Admission to our Driver Rehabilitation Program requires a prescription from your physician for an Occupational Therapy evaluation and a Behind-the-Wheel evaluation. We welcome any questions you may have regarding the program or your specific needs. In addition to our Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, our team includes experienced case managers who can assist you with community resources that will get you started on the road to independence. A valid driver's license or learner's permit is also required if a road test is conducted. Driver Evaluation The program begins with a comprehensive evaluation of skills needed to safely operate a motor vehicle. Evaluation will last at least two hours. The client must be accompanied by a family member or friend. Assessment begins in the Drive Wisely outpatient clinic which is readily accessible with convenient parking. It includes the following: The importance of driving continues in an automobile using our specially-equipped car and includes the following:
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Driver Rehabilitation
Training On-the-road and in-classroom training can be provided to those individuals who demonstrate deficits in basic driving skills or those who need special equipment.
Training sessions are completed on a one-to-one basis and are designed to meet each patient’s specific needs.
Consultation Services
Following successful completion of Driver Evaluation and Training, specific vehicle modifications may be recommended.
Your Driver Rehabilitation Therapist (DRT) will help you select a qualified equipment vendor for installation and will ensure correct placement and function to meet your individual needs. Additional training with installed modification is required.
The DRT may also be utilized to help you select an alternative vehicle or lift system that meets your mobility needs.
Cost
Presently, Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances do not cover services related to driving evaluation and training, therefore all services must be paid for by the client or other responsible party at the time of service.
Medically related issues
Medical diagnosis that may indicate a need for a comprehensive driving evaluation with an Occupational Therapist include:
Amputee, diabetes, glaucoma, arthritis, macular degeneration, stroke, head injury, joint replacement, spinal cord injury, neurological diseases such as Parkinson, Multiple Sclerosis, seizures, dementia, memory loss, cataracts, left neglect, pulmonary, and cardiovascular concerns.
Be Alert for the following behaviors:
- inconsistent or incorrect signaling
- difficulty maneuvering through turns
- traveling in the wrong lane
- confusion at intersections/exits
- hitting curbs, garbage cans, mailboxes, etc.
- failure to notice traffic signs/signals
- driving too fast or too slowly
- delayed responses to situations
- getting lost
- unexplained dents or scrapes on vehicle
- confusion between brake and gas pedals
- inability to participate in conversations when driving
- not paying attention to other drivers
- failure to stay in one lane