Serving Our Seniors Magazine: April - June 2024

Securities and investment advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of RAA. PH ENIX Financial Group Gary C. Yontz Sr., LUTCF, CLTC Tyler Cammalleri Investment Advisor Representatives 3006 Campbell Street Sandusky, Ohio 44870, (419) 626-1765 Driving, in later life is sacred. When the ability to drive begins to diminish, most people will not talk about it, for fear of being pressured to give up their keys. “They should talk about it,” said Jennifer Bachelor, an Occupational Therapist, who is certified in Driver Rehabilitation. Most of her clients are older drivers. “Sometimes, it can be the smallest thing that can make the biggest difference.” If you have never heard of driver rehabilitation to keep your keys longer, you are not alone. Most health care professionals are not aware of it, either. Jennifer has helped restore/improve driving skills for those living with early dementia, stroke survivors, amputees, and many other conditions which can occur with older age. Bill and his wife Carolyn, who live in a suburb of Columbus, are two of Jennifer’s satisfied clients. Bill’s driving problems ensued following open-heart surgery. Additionally, he lives with neuropathy in his hands and feet and a chronic neurological condition. At age 78, Bill and his wife were seeking an objective answer to his question, “Should I be driving or not?” He made an appointment with Jennifer. At his first appointment, Jennifer assessed Bill’s driving for two hours. The next week she spent another hour helping him. A modification was made to his steering wheel, to improve his steering. Three months later, there was a re-evaluation in two different settings. At age 80, Bill still drives and he is a big believer in driver re-assessments, too. He schedules his own reassessments quarterly and finds it very helpful. Jennifer Bachelor, OT DRT, based out of the Columbus area, is speaking at Serving Our Seniors forum, “What You Ought To Know To Keep Your Keys Longer”, Thursday, June 6, 2024, 1:30pm – 3pm at the Erie County Senior Center, 620 E. Water Street – Sandusky. Jennifer will bring the specially equipped car used to conduct driving assessments and answer audience questions. An audience of 30 or more is required to justify Jennifer’s time and travel to Sandusky. Contact Serving Our Seniors to register at 419-624-1856 or Mail@ServingOurSeniors.org before May 30, 2024 to reserve your seat. Leave your name and phone number. If the forum is cancelled you will be notified by phone. KEEPING YOUR KEYS LONGER 21