Presenter:
Helena Haley, Senior Research Advisor, Safety Policy and
Education Branch, MTO; and Erik Thomsen, Senior Policy Advisor, Safety Policy
and Education Branch, MTO
Summary:
On April 21, 2014 Ontario's Ministry of Transportation
(MTO) will implement a new process for Senior driver licence renewal<http://akeresourcecentre.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2ee419649d4d110c61e2876e&id=1606be1d14&e=ba3e4dacde>
which will include 2 cognitive screening tests. Join us for this session which
will provide:
* An overview of why driving and dementia is
an important issue
* More details from the MTO about changes to
the Senior Driver renewal process (including what changes have been made, how
these were decided upon and how changes will be implemented and monitored.)
* An opportunity to learn about and share
existing resources, tools and initiatives on driving and dementia for primary
care, other health service providers and for individuals and families.
Who should attend?
* Primary Care providers who will have a role
to play in assessing capacity to drive and reporting results to MTO.
* Alzheimer Society staff who provide
information, support and education to those who are concerned about ability to
drive and/or have had their licence removed
* Others who work with people with cognitive
impairment who may be affected by these changes
Register here
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