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"Vehicular Driving in Old Age: Pros and Cons"
Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 AM CT/Secretariat
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The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) presents a new Debate Series: "Vehicular Driving in Old Age: Pros and Cons" is an online event where healthcare professionals will hear from experts offering diverse perspectives on the challenges of aging and driving across different countries. The session will explore cognitive, physical, and sensory issues faced by elderly drivers, alongside varying regulations and cultural approaches to managing driving in older age. Attendees will gain a global perspective on the benefits, risks, and safety considerations, helping to inform their own practice and patient discussions.
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Speaker Information:
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Dr. Penina Weiss (Israel)
Penina Weiss is Head of Occupational Therapy department and Driving Rehabilitation services (PhD, OTR, CDRS) at Rabin Medical Center and Lecturer at Tel Aviv University in Israel. She is one of the country's leading Occupational therapists in promoting the field of Driving rehabilitation and determining functional fitness to drive with various populations, integrating her experience to inform clinical practice, professional development, policy making and research. She received honorary recognition for her unique contribution by the Israeli Occupational Therapy Society (2015), and is a Consultant to the Rehabilitation department of the Israeli Ministry of Health, regarding driving.
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Prof. Florencia Deschle (Argentina)
Medical Neurologist and Neuropsychologist
Specialist in Cognitive Neurology and Neurorehabilitation
Hospital Britanico de Buenos Aires
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Moderator: Edgardo Reich, MD
IPA Debate Series- Program Organizer
Hospital Julo Mendez, Universidad de Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
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Moderator: Raimundo Mateos, MD, PhD
IPA Debate Series- Program Organizer
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
SPAIN
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