Free rides for seniors and other creative transportation options

06/01/20 • 46 min

Jessica Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem for the city of Thornton Colorado, speaks with Dr. Terri Cassidy about transportation programs in the city. She begins with an update related to COVID-19 and then discusses Thornton’s focus on transportation options for seniors.

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MyndYou: Using daily activity data to detect subtle changes in cognitive functioning

Shira Greenstone and Mary Lea Habegger speak with Susie Touchinsky about a revolutionary system for early detection of cognitive changes in older adults. Mynd You is a platform that was developed to be used by occupational therapists working with older adults. The software analyzes a client’s patterns of speech, walking, and driving and can alert practitioners to health changes.

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Building Independence: OT's working in public transportation

Occupational Therapists Catherine Flemming and Amy Raphael discuss their role at the South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority with Susie Touchinsky and Dr. Cassidy. They discuss the benefits of introducing seniors and individuals with disabilities to public transportation. They enable others to enhance their mobility independence every day.
Show Notes: Guests Catherine Flemming OTR/L, and Amy Raphael OTR/L work at the South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.