Hosted by: Clare Senior Advisors, Adapt Home Solutions, Creighton University Occupational Therapy faculty and students, and DRM Wellness. An appointment is required to participate.
CarFit offers area senior drivers a free opportunity to check how their cars “fit” them. Developed by AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in partnership, CarFit’s trained professionals
take older drivers through a 12-point checklist with their vehicle, recommending minor adjustments that help make their cars “fit” better for comfort and safety. An occupational therapist is also on hand to provide information to seniors on how to maintain and strengthen their driving health.
WHY: By 2030, there will be an estimated 58.9 million people aged 65 and older -that's 1 in 5 people. They're expected to represent 1 in 4 licensed drivers at that time. Personal mobility is critical for healthy aging, but as our bodies change as we age, ill-fitting vehicles can make it uncomfortable and unsafe to drive. Additionally, due to fragility, older drivers have the highest crash death rate per mile of everyone except teenagers. CarFit is a tool that can work to help keep seniors safer behind the wheel.
What CarFit Is – and What It Isn’t
CarFit is NOT a vehicle maintenance check, nor is it a driving test or an evaluation of your ability to drive.
Instead, CarFit is an educational program designed to help older adults ensure they are properly "fit" in their vehicles. The goal is to enhance both comfort and safety by adjusting key elements such as seat position, steering wheel distance, mirror alignment, and seatbelt use.
Even small changes in how you sit and interact with your car's features can make a big difference in your safety on the road. Trained professionals work with you one-on-one during a short (about 20 minutes) session to help optimize your personal fit in your car.
Call to book your appointment time: (402) 940-8181
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