{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Functional Stability & Mobility, LLC","home_page_url":"https://homeanddriving.com","description":"Functional Stability & Mobility, LLC","author":{"name":"Functional Stability & Mobility, LLC"},"items":[{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/why-every-clinician-should-ask-about-driving","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/therapist%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p>Driving is among the most complex functional tasks performed by older adults, requiring the integration of vision, cognition, motor function, and executive processing in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. Yet it remains...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/why-every-clinician-should-ask-about-driving","title":"Why Every Clinician Should Ask About Driving","summary":"Driving is among the most complex functional tasks performed by older adults, requiring the integration of vision, cognition, motor function, and executive processing in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. Yet it remains...","date_modified":"2026-06-12T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/life-after-driving-how-to-stay-mobile-and-connected","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/driving%20retirement%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p>For many people, handing over the car keys — even temporarily — feels like losing a piece of themselves. The fear of isolation, dependence, and limited access to daily life is very real. But with good planning, life afte...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/life-after-driving-how-to-stay-mobile-and-connected","title":"Life After Driving: How to Stay Mobile and Connected","summary":"For many people, handing over the car keys — even temporarily — feels like losing a piece of themselves. The fear of isolation, dependence, and limited access to daily life is very real. But with good planning, life afte...","date_modified":"2026-06-05T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/what-is-a-driving-evaluation-%E2%80%94-and-should-you-get-one","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5698\"/><p>You may have heard your doctor mention a 'driving evaluation' or a referral to a 'driver rehabilitation specialist.' But what does that actually mean? And is it something to be worried about — or welcomed?</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/what-is-a-driving-evaluation-%E2%80%94-and-should-you-get-one","title":"What Is a Driving Evaluation — and Should You Get One?","summary":"You may have heard your doctor mention a 'driving evaluation' or a referral to a 'driver rehabilitation specialist.' But what does that actually mean? And is it something to be worried about — or welcomed?","date_modified":"2026-05-29T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/adjusting-how-you-drive-smart-strategies-for-staying-safe","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/WbQaVyg\"/><p>Many older adults naturally begin modifying their driving habits over time — skipping highway driving, staying close to home, avoiding rush hour. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone, and you're actually doing somet...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/adjusting-how-you-drive-smart-strategies-for-staying-safe","title":"Adjusting How You Drive: Smart Strategies for Staying Safe ","summary":"Many older adults naturally begin modifying their driving habits over time — skipping highway driving, staying close to home, avoiding rush hour. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone, and you're actually doing somet...","date_modified":"2026-05-22T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/could-your-medications-be-affecting-your-driving","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/NebN6R4\"/><p>You take your medications as prescribed, you feel fine, and you've been driving safely for decades. So why would anyone bring up your prescriptions in the same breath as your car keys?</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/could-your-medications-be-affecting-your-driving","title":"Could Your Medications Be Affecting Your Driving? ","summary":"You take your medications as prescribed, you feel fine, and you've been driving safely for decades. So why would anyone bring up your prescriptions in the same breath as your car keys?","date_modified":"2026-05-15T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/is-it-time-to-have-the-driving-talk-what-families-need-to-know","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/IMG_0999.jpeg\"/><p>For many older adults, driving represents far more than getting from point A to point B. It means freedom, independence, and dignity. So when driving ability begins to change, the topic can feel loaded with emotion — for...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/is-it-time-to-have-the-driving-talk-what-families-need-to-know","title":"Is It Time to Have 'The Driving Talk'? What Families Need to Know","summary":"For many older adults, driving represents far more than getting from point A to point B. It means freedom, independence, and dignity. So when driving ability begins to change, the topic can feel loaded with emotion — for...","date_modified":"2026-05-08T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/empowering-youth-through-driver-education","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/360_F_279184128_1qSSPFEkz5nRlBCSiAYt2r1c8L2xDY.jpg\"/><p>The Texas Workforce Commission’s Funding Program</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/empowering-youth-through-driver-education","title":"Empowering Youth Through Driver Education","summary":"The Texas Workforce Commission’s Funding Program","date_modified":"2024-11-23T22:36:03Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/teens-crash-avoidance-technology","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/blind%20spot%20dectection%20pic.png\"/><p>As an Occupational Therapist Driver Specialist I work with teens and adults that often have Neuro Cognitive differences. These individuals often view and process the world in a slightly different way and these difference...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/teens-crash-avoidance-technology","title":"Teens, Crash Avoidance, & Technology","summary":"As an Occupational Therapist Driver Specialist I work with teens and adults that often have Neuro Cognitive differences. These individuals often view and process the world in a slightly different way and these difference...","date_modified":"2021-10-22T16:13:18Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/6-item-emergency-kit-for-your-car","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/emergency%20kit%20contents.png\"/><p>As winter approaches and the weather starts to change, it is important to make sure that you are prepared for an emergency.  We like to think of it as \"fall car keeping\"! We take out last year emergency kit, check all th...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/6-item-emergency-kit-for-your-car","title":"6-Item Emergency Kit for Your Car","summary":"As winter approaches and the weather starts to change, it is important to make sure that you are prepared for an emergency.  We like to think of it as \"fall car keeping\"! We take out last year emergency kit, check all th...","date_modified":"2021-10-04T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/fender-bender-car-accident-smash-up-do-you-know-what-to-do","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/Pa1R28z\"/><p>On average, there are 16,438 car crashes per day in the US. In Texas, 1 person is killed every 2 hours and 25 minutes due to a car accident.  According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT), most crashes in T...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/fender-bender-car-accident-smash-up-do-you-know-what-to-do","title":"Fender Bender, Car Accident, Smash-up. Do you know what to do?","summary":"On average, there are 16,438 car crashes per day in the US. In Texas, 1 person is killed every 2 hours and 25 minutes due to a car accident.  According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT), most crashes in T...","date_modified":"2021-09-27T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/what-to-do-if-you-are-getting-pulled-over-by-a-police-officer","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/95831\"/><p>We have put together a step-by-step guide on what to do if you are pulled over by a police officer.  We have broken down the process into 7 easy to follow steps.  We recommend that if you or your child are new to driving...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/what-to-do-if-you-are-getting-pulled-over-by-a-police-officer","title":"What to do if you are getting pulled over by a police officer.","summary":"We have put together a step-by-step guide on what to do if you are pulled over by a police officer.  We have broken down the process into 7 easy to follow steps.  We recommend that if you or your child are new to driving...","date_modified":"2021-09-20T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/how-to-prepare-for-a-dps-road-test-top-5-recommendations","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/student%20driver's%20sign.png\"/><p>Preparing for a DPS Road Test can be simple if you know what skills to practice and have a game plan on how you are going to approach your practice sessions.  We have compiled our </p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/how-to-prepare-for-a-dps-road-test-top-5-recommendations","title":"How to prepare for a DPS Road Test. Top 5 recommendations","summary":"Preparing for a DPS Road Test can be simple if you know what skills to practice and have a game plan on how you are going to approach your practice sessions.  We have compiled our ","date_modified":"2021-09-13T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/a-look-at-texas-driving-requirements-restrictions","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/BNG8ZRE\"/><p>Licensing Requirements </p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/a-look-at-texas-driving-requirements-restrictions","title":"A Look at Texas Driving Requirements & Restrictions","summary":"Licensing Requirements ","date_modified":"2021-09-06T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/how-to-parallel-park-simple-7-step-guide","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/Parallel%20Parking%20pic.png\"/><p>All new drivers and most adult drivers dreed parallel parking. It is a standard driving maneuver that is required by state On Road tests across the country, however, it does NOT need to be a difficulty as many people thi...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/how-to-parallel-park-simple-7-step-guide","title":"How to Parallel Park! Simple 7-Step Guide","summary":"All new drivers and most adult drivers dreed parallel parking. It is a standard driving maneuver that is required by state On Road tests across the country, however, it does NOT need to be a difficulty as many people thi...","date_modified":"2021-08-31T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/steps-for-adaptive-equipment-training-in-prep-for-a-license","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/adaptive%20driving%20pic%20blog%20cover.png\"/><p>Understanding the steps you need to take if you want to receive adaptive equipment training in Texas (ie. hand controls, steering modifications, etc) can be overwhelming and anything but straight forward. Check out this ...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/steps-for-adaptive-equipment-training-in-prep-for-a-license","title":"Steps for Adaptive Equipment Training in Prep for a License","summary":"Understanding the steps you need to take if you want to receive adaptive equipment training in Texas (ie. hand controls, steering modifications, etc) can be overwhelming and anything but straight forward. Check out this ...","date_modified":"2021-08-30T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/has-anyone-taught-you-how-to-properly-adjust-a-vehicle","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/set%20the%20car%20right%202.png\"/><p>Vehicles now offer an unlimited amount of adjustments and customizations. The seats can now move in more that 6 ways! Steering wheels and mirrors can be adjusted! </p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/has-anyone-taught-you-how-to-properly-adjust-a-vehicle","title":"Has anyone taught you how to properly adjust a vehicle?","summary":"Vehicles now offer an unlimited amount of adjustments and customizations. The seats can now move in more that 6 ways! Steering wheels and mirrors can be adjusted! ","date_modified":"2021-08-26T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/do-you-have-an-appointment-with-the-dps-what-to-bring-with-you","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/DPS%20appointment.png\"/><p>You are required to bring 10 different things with you when you apply for a TX DPS Driver's Permit.  You can also go to the TX DPS Internet form \"What to bring with you when applying as a Teen Driver for your Learner Lic...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/do-you-have-an-appointment-with-the-dps-what-to-bring-with-you","title":"Do you have an appointment with the DPS? What to bring with you!","summary":"You are required to bring 10 different things with you when you apply for a TX DPS Driver's Permit.  You can also go to the TX DPS Internet form \"What to bring with you when applying as a Teen Driver for your Learner Lic...","date_modified":"2021-08-23T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/you-want-to-sign-up-for-a-tx-drivers-permit-now-what","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/drivers%20license%20pic.jpg\"/><p>As with any state agency, interacting with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) can be a confusing, frustrating, and inspire you to use creative phrases.  </p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/you-want-to-sign-up-for-a-tx-drivers-permit-now-what","title":"You want to sign up for a TX Driver's Permit!? Now what?!","summary":"As with any state agency, interacting with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) can be a confusing, frustrating, and inspire you to use creative phrases.  ","date_modified":"2021-08-17T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/autism-driving","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/autsim%20awareness%20driving%20blog.jpg\"/><p>Since April is Autism Awareness Month, I wanted to write a post that highlights some teens that have put in the hard work and time needed to reach their goal of getting their license.  Their journeys are all different, b...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/autism-driving","title":"Autism & Driving","summary":"Since April is Autism Awareness Month, I wanted to write a post that highlights some teens that have put in the hard work and time needed to reach their goal of getting their license.  Their journeys are all different, b...","date_modified":"2021-04-15T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/driving-with-autism-initiative-the-samuel-allen-law","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/Samuel%20law%20info.png\"/><p>Jennifer Allen,  founder and former executive director of Aspergers101, decided that when her son, Samuel, reached driving age he may need additional support due to history of Autism. Ms. Allen understood that teens and ...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/driving-with-autism-initiative-the-samuel-allen-law","title":"Driving with Autism Initiative: The Samuel Allen Law","summary":"Jennifer Allen,  founder and former executive director of Aspergers101, decided that when her son, Samuel, reached driving age he may need additional support due to history of Autism. Ms. Allen understood that teens and ...","date_modified":"2021-02-24T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/hand-controls","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/891108b2-d9ee-42a4-a31c-b5c13032fd94.jpg\"/><p>What are hand controls?</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/hand-controls","title":"Hand Controls","summary":"What are hand controls?","date_modified":"2021-02-01T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/texas-governing-bodies-that-interact-to-drivers","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/Texas%20dps%20explination%20pic.png/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25\"/><p>Every state has their own rules and regulations when it comes to licensing drivers. Each state also has it's own rules for determining eligibility for drivers that have had medical complications that may impact their dri...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/texas-governing-bodies-that-interact-to-drivers","title":"Texas governing bodies that interact with drivers.","summary":"Every state has their own rules and regulations when it comes to licensing drivers. Each state also has it's own rules for determining eligibility for drivers that have had medical complications that may impact their dri...","date_modified":"2021-01-25T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/we-are-not-a-driving-school-and-heres-why-that-is-a-good-thing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/therapist%20blog%20pic%202.png/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25\"/><p>First let's discuss what Functional Stability and Mobility (aka Home and Driving) is and provides....</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/we-are-not-a-driving-school-and-heres-why-that-is-a-good-thing","title":"We are NOT a driving school! And here's why that is a good thing.","summary":"First let's discuss what Functional Stability and Mobility (aka Home and Driving) is and provides....","date_modified":"2020-12-21T14:13:14Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/aging-in-place-kitchen-bath-remodeling","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/oct%20kitchen%20month%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p>October is Kitchen and Bath Awareness Month.  The kitchen and the bathroom are two main areas that homeowners need to consider when looking to Age in Place.  Researchers determined that more than a third of seniors over ...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/aging-in-place-kitchen-bath-remodeling","title":"Aging in Place: Kitchen & Bath Remodeling","summary":"October is Kitchen and Bath Awareness Month.  The kitchen and the bathroom are two main areas that homeowners need to consider when looking to Age in Place.  Researchers determined that more than a third of seniors over ...","date_modified":"2020-10-26T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/adhd-and-its-affects-on-driving","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/adhd%20blog%20picture.png\"/><p>October is National ADD and ADHD Awareness Month. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics teens with ADHD had a 62 percent higher rate of crashes that caused serious injuries and a 47 percent higher rate of movin...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/adhd-and-its-affects-on-driving","title":"ADHD and it's affects on driving","summary":"October is National ADD and ADHD Awareness Month. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics teens with ADHD had a 62 percent higher rate of crashes that caused serious injuries and a 47 percent higher rate of movin...","date_modified":"2020-10-12T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/breast-cancer-treatment-side-effects-impact-on-driving","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/wVVg2nx\"/><p>In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight how cancer treatments and the long term side effects may impact a survivor's ability to drive.  According to the American Cancer Society, \"Transportation ...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/breast-cancer-treatment-side-effects-impact-on-driving","title":"Breast Cancer Treatment, Side Effects & Impact on Driving","summary":"In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight how cancer treatments and the long term side effects may impact a survivor's ability to drive.  According to the American Cancer Society, \"Transportation ...","date_modified":"2020-10-06T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/screening-assessments-oh-my","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/4812\"/><p>Driving is one of the most complex IADL tasks a person participates in on a daily basis.   A simple error can have a profound impact on the client or another driver.  As an Occupational Therapist, it is our job to help a...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/screening-assessments-oh-my","title":"Screening, Assessments, Oh My!","summary":"Driving is one of the most complex IADL tasks a person participates in on a daily basis.   A simple error can have a profound impact on the client or another driver.  As an Occupational Therapist, it is our job to help a...","date_modified":"2020-09-16T16:49:50Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/driving-liability-laws-what-every-ot-should-know","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/103529\"/><p>Did you know?!</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/driving-liability-laws-what-every-ot-should-know","title":"Driving, Liability, & Laws: What Every OT Should Know!","summary":"Did you know?!","date_modified":"2020-09-07T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/ots-cotas-are-perfect-to-address-driving-community-mobility","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/95910\"/><p>“OTs & COTAs have an obligation to work within their level of competence: Generalist OTs are qualified to obtain data, assess skills related to driving, should take steps to manage risk relevant to driving, & should be f...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/ots-cotas-are-perfect-to-address-driving-community-mobility","title":"OTs & COTAs are perfect to address driving & community mobility!","summary":"“OTs & COTAs have an obligation to work within their level of competence: Generalist OTs are qualified to obtain data, assess skills related to driving, should take steps to manage risk relevant to driving, & should be f...","date_modified":"2020-08-31T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/ride-share-101-series-tips-to-keep-older-drivers-safe","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/rideshare%20101%20keep%20safe%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p></p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/ride-share-101-series-tips-to-keep-older-drivers-safe","title":"Ride Share 101 Series: Tips to Keep Older Drivers Safe","date_modified":"2020-07-20T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/ride-share-101-series-consider-the-cost","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/rideshare%20101%20consider%20cost%20pic.png\"/><p></p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/ride-share-101-series-consider-the-cost","title":"Ride Share 101 Series: Consider the Cost","date_modified":"2020-07-13T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/ride-share-101-series-how-to-order-ride","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/rideshare%20101%20blog%20pic%201.png\"/><p> In a survey by AARP last year, only 29 percent of those over 50 had used ride-hailing apps.  One of the main hurdles with using a Ride Share service is knowing how to use and download the Ride Share app and then how to ...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/ride-share-101-series-how-to-order-ride","title":"Ride Share 101 Series: How to Order Ride ","summary":" In a survey by AARP last year, only 29 percent of those over 50 had used ride-hailing apps.  One of the main hurdles with using a Ride Share service is knowing how to use and download the Ride Share app and then how to ...","date_modified":"2020-07-06T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/driving-following-a-hip-or-knee-surgery-what-you-should-know","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/TKA%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p>A common question following a knee or hip surgery is when can I return to driving. The answers are often diverse.  A meta-analysis of 19- research studies found \"brake response time returned to baseline two weeks after a...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/driving-following-a-hip-or-knee-surgery-what-you-should-know","title":"Driving Following a Hip or Knee Surgery: What You Should Know!","summary":"A common question following a knee or hip surgery is when can I return to driving. The answers are often diverse.  A meta-analysis of 19- research studies found \"brake response time returned to baseline two weeks after a...","date_modified":"2020-06-29T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/ways-to-support-your-teen-driver-setting-realistic-expectations","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/Pa1R28z\"/><p>As parents we want to support our teens and help them become mature, safe, and responsible adults. This sentiment holds especially true when your teen wants to start learning how to drive. According to research conducted...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/ways-to-support-your-teen-driver-setting-realistic-expectations","title":"Ways to support your teen driver & setting realistic expectations","summary":"As parents we want to support our teens and help them become mature, safe, and responsible adults. This sentiment holds especially true when your teen wants to start learning how to drive. According to research conducted...","date_modified":"2020-06-22T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/driving-following-a-shoulder-surgery-what-you-should-know","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/shoulder%20surgery%20blog.png/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25\"/><p>According to a study looking at the changes in driving performance following a Shoulder Arthroplasty, clinicians can suggest a window of 6 - 12 weeks post operative for the gradual return to driving.  Patients of older a...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/driving-following-a-shoulder-surgery-what-you-should-know","title":"Driving Following a Shoulder Surgery: What You Should Know!","summary":"According to a study looking at the changes in driving performance following a Shoulder Arthroplasty, clinicians can suggest a window of 6 - 12 weeks post operative for the gradual return to driving.  Patients of older a...","date_modified":"2020-06-16T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/does-your-teen-need-additional-practice-an-online-resource-guide","html_content":"<img src=\"https://isteam.wsimg.com/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/teen%20driviing%20skills%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p>Whether your teen is thinking about getting their driver's permit, already has a driver's permit or license; additional practice is never a bad idea. Some teen new drivers easily pick up the skill of driving, however man...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/does-your-teen-need-additional-practice-an-online-resource-guide","title":"Does your teen need additional practice? An Online Resource Guide","summary":"Whether your teen is thinking about getting their driver's permit, already has a driver's permit or license; additional practice is never a bad idea. Some teen new drivers easily pick up the skill of driving, however man...","date_modified":"2020-06-08T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/reluctant-teen-drivers-how-to-support-them","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/teen%20blog%20buying%20car.png\"/><p>According to a Federal Highway Administration and the Census Bureau data from University of Michigan, \"about 28% of 16-year-olds had their driver's license in 2010, compared with about 46% of 16-year-olds who were licens...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/reluctant-teen-drivers-how-to-support-them","title":"Reluctant Teen Drivers & How to Support Them","summary":"According to a Federal Highway Administration and the Census Bureau data from University of Michigan, \"about 28% of 16-year-olds had their driver's license in 2010, compared with about 46% of 16-year-olds who were licens...","date_modified":"2020-06-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/tips-for-running-errands-during-the-corona-virus-epidemic","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5248/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25\"/><p>As of Friday, May 1, Gov. Greg Abbott has not renewed the stay-at-home Executive Order for Texas, which means that several types of business will be able to open with limited capacity.  Businesses that are permitted to o...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/tips-for-running-errands-during-the-corona-virus-epidemic","title":"Tips for Running Errands During the Corona Virus Epidemic","summary":"As of Friday, May 1, Gov. Greg Abbott has not renewed the stay-at-home Executive Order for Texas, which means that several types of business will be able to open with limited capacity.  Businesses that are permitted to o...","date_modified":"2020-05-04T13:00:22Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/aging-in-place","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/elderly%20cooking%20aging%20newsletter%20blog.png/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25\"/><p>I recently participated in my very first ZOOM interview with Virginia Lanzenby from Seniors Living Smarter Seminars! It was a great experience and challenged me to grow as a practitioner.  </p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/aging-in-place","title":"Aging in Place","summary":"I recently participated in my very first ZOOM interview with Virginia Lanzenby from Seniors Living Smarter Seminars! It was a great experience and challenged me to grow as a practitioner.  ","date_modified":"2020-04-30T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/aging-in-place-by-the-numbers","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/aging%20in%20place%20numbers%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p>References:</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/aging-in-place-by-the-numbers","title":"Aging in Place by the Numbers","summary":"References:","date_modified":"2020-04-21T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/april-is-occupational-therapy-month","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/ot%20month%202%20Facebook%20Event%20Cover.png\"/><p>It is never to late to incorporate driving and community mobility into your practice regardless of the setting.  Driving is one of the most important IADLs that a person engages in daily.  Driving has implications across...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/april-is-occupational-therapy-month","title":"April is Occupational Therapy Month!","summary":"It is never to late to incorporate driving and community mobility into your practice regardless of the setting.  Driving is one of the most important IADLs that a person engages in daily.  Driving has implications across...","date_modified":"2020-04-14T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/aging-in-place-top-10-things-to-consider","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/aging%20in%20place%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p></p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/aging-in-place-top-10-things-to-consider","title":"Aging in Place: Top 10 Things to Consider","date_modified":"2020-04-06T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/teen-driving-verbal-and-non-verbal-disabilities","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/teen%20driving%20nonvld%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p></p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/teen-driving-verbal-and-non-verbal-disabilities","title":"Teen Driving: Verbal and Non-verbal Disabilities","date_modified":"2020-03-30T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/teen-driving-physical-disabilities-that-may-impact-driving","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/teen%20driving%20disability%20blog%20physcial%20pic.png\"/><p></p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/teen-driving-physical-disabilities-that-may-impact-driving","title":"Teen Driving: Physical Disabilities That May Impact Driving","date_modified":"2020-03-23T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/driving-school-vs-driver-rehab-specialist-choosing-the-right-fit","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/driving%20school%20blog%20pic%202.png\"/><p></p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/driving-school-vs-driver-rehab-specialist-choosing-the-right-fit","title":"Driving School vs Driver Rehab Specialist: Choosing the right fit","date_modified":"2020-03-16T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/teen-driving-skills-needed-for-driving","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/teen%20driviing%20skills%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p> Are you ever driving and realize that you arrived at your destination and you can not remember how you got there? Over time driving becomes almost automatic for adult drivers and the skills needed to operate a vehicle d...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/teen-driving-skills-needed-for-driving","title":"Teen Driving: Skills needed for driving","summary":" Are you ever driving and realize that you arrived at your destination and you can not remember how you got there? Over time driving becomes almost automatic for adult drivers and the skills needed to operate a vehicle d...","date_modified":"2020-03-09T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/older-driver-safety-developing-a-plan-to-discuss-concerns","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/we%20need%20to%20talk%20plog%20pic.png\"/><p>In 2018, 6,907 adults over the age of 65 were killed in automobile accidents.  As a group, older drivers are typically safe and the number of accidents decrease as age increases. However, medication, physical illness, co...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/older-driver-safety-developing-a-plan-to-discuss-concerns","title":"Older Driver Safety. Developing a Plan to Discuss Concerns.","summary":"In 2018, 6,907 adults over the age of 65 were killed in automobile accidents.  As a group, older drivers are typically safe and the number of accidents decrease as age increases. However, medication, physical illness, co...","date_modified":"2020-03-03T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/what-to-consider-when-taking-public-vs-private-transportation","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/public%20transportation%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p>According to the American Public Transportation Association, in 2018, Americans took 9.9 billion trips on public transportation.  The number of trips is a 27% increase since 1997. However, 45% of Americans have no access...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/what-to-consider-when-taking-public-vs-private-transportation","title":"What to Consider When Taking Public vs Private Transportation","summary":"According to the American Public Transportation Association, in 2018, Americans took 9.9 billion trips on public transportation.  The number of trips is a 27% increase since 1997. However, 45% of Americans have no access...","date_modified":"2020-02-26T21:43:25Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/considering-returning-to-driving-questions-to-ask-you-doctor","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/md%20question%20return%20to%20drive%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p>A change in medical status due to a medical complication such as a stroke, heart condition, cancer or brain injury can impact your ability to drive.  Following the completion of medical care and rehabilitation, returning...</p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/considering-returning-to-driving-questions-to-ask-you-doctor","title":"Considering returning to driving? Questions to ask you doctor.","summary":"A change in medical status due to a medical complication such as a stroke, heart condition, cancer or brain injury can impact your ability to drive.  Following the completion of medical care and rehabilitation, returning...","date_modified":"2020-02-17T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/how-to-develop-a-driving-retirement-plan","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/7497f338-0c45-42fe-991c-56e4e6807ba2/driving%20retirement%20blog%20pic.png\"/><p>You can control your driving future. You have the opportunity to establish a plan for maintaining community independence if or when you can no longer drive. </p>","url":"https://homeanddriving.com/our-blog/f/how-to-develop-a-driving-retirement-plan","title":"How to develop a Driving Retirement Plan?","summary":"You can control your driving future. You have the opportunity to establish a plan for maintaining community independence if or when you can no longer drive. ","date_modified":"2020-02-10T15:00:00Z"}]}