Older drivers are more likely to wear their seat belts, and less likely to speed or drink and drive. However older drivers are more likely to be killed or seriously injured when a crash does occur due to the greater fragility of their aging bodies. While driver safety programs improve safety for older drivers by addressing cognitive abilities and skills, older drivers can also improve their safety by ensuring their cars are properly adjusted for them. A proper fit in one’s car can greatly increase not only the driver’s safety, but also the safety of others.
For several years, NNORC has offered the CarFit program and the positive response has been amazing. CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them. The program also provides information and materials on community specific resources that could enhance their safety as drivers, and/or increase their mobility in the community. The evaluation takes only 30 minutes while you are seated in your car. The screening looks at various factors including safety belt use, steering wheel tilt, head rest setting, body positioning, to gas and break pedals and mirror adjustment.
This program is sponsored by the Colonie Senior Service Center-Driver Fitness Center.
WHEN: Thursday, November 10, 2016, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church (440 Whitehall Rd, Albany)
RSVP: Appointments required. Please call NNORC to schedule your time: 514-2023