CarFit is a free educational program designed to help mature drivers find out how well they “fit” with their vehicle. This screening directly benefits seniors who, due to changes in vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and even size and height, might need adjustments in their driving position to enhance their safety. A proper fit in one’s car can reduce injuries, as well as decrease the likelihood of a crash through better visibility. CarFit was developed by the American Society of Aging in collaboration with AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
CarFit aims to reduce senior crashes as well as deaths and injuries that may result by reviewing each of the following:
- Safety belt use
- Steering wheel tilt
- Head restraint setting
- Body positioning to air bag
- Line of sight over steering wheel
- Body positioning to gas and brake pedals
- Mirror adjustment
- Neck mobility
- Operation of parking brake and ignition key
- Operation of other vehicle controls
An occupational therapist can suggest adaptive equipment to make you safer and more comfortable. While many of these products are readily available, the we offer additional education for proper use which is provided by trained occupational therapists.
CarFit is returning to NNORC! On Thursday, October 8 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. NNORC will once again offer the popular CarFit program. It will take place in the parking lot of St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church.
Please call the NNORC at 514-2023 to make your appointment. Appointments are expected to go quickly.
If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, consider being trained as a technician to help with the CarFit Program. Call Roger Dames at 459-2857 ext. 326 for more information. This program is sponsored by the Colonie Senior Service Center-Driver Fitness Center. Make your appointment TODAY!