Driving, Aging and Dementia: It’s More Than Just Taking Away the Keys

Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association (RVNA) presents the 2nd in a free six-lecture series featuring topics of interest to senior citizens and their families on Wednesday, May 27.  The topic of the evening is driving, aging, and dementia.  The presenter is Mary Underwood, Vice President of Memory Care and Resident Experience at Maplewood Senior Living.  Underwood will discuss how to assess a loved one’s driving ability, the changes that occur during the normal aging process, considerations for making the decision to stop driving, and some potential solutions to the problem of an unsafe driver.  This presentation, and all of the upcoming Spring Education Series, will be held at the RVNA office, located at 90 East Ridge in downtown Ridgefield.  A light dinner will be served at 5:30 pm and the presentation will begin at 6:00 pm.  Please RSVP to RVNA at 203-438-5555.

About The Speaker

Mary Underwood is the Vice President of Memory Care and Resident Experience at Maplewood Senior Living.  She has over 26 years of experience in the field of memory care.  Underwood has presented at the Alzheimer’s Association’s state, national and world congress conferences.  She has twice received the “Outstanding Caregiver” award from the Alzheimer’s Association.  Underwood has a degree in social work and has been a support group leader for over 20 years.

The remainder of the Spring Education Series schedule is as follows:

•          Wednesday, June 3:  “The Expanding Role of Pharmacists: Addressing Senior Health” with Dr. Krista Katers, PharmD, BCPS, Norwalk Hospital
•          Wednesday, June 10: “Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance” with Sandra Novella, RVNA Registered Dietician
•          Wednesday, June 17:  “Avoiding Falls:  12 Critical Can’t-Miss Tips for Older Adults” with Gigi Weiss, RVNA Rehabilitation Manager and Physical Therapist

About RVNA

Founded in 1914, RVNA is a fully-accredited Medicare-certified home health care agency that also supports public health and safety, and promotes the highest quality of life.  Services include skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies, social work services, disease management, an aging-in-place program, a travel health specialist, immunization and vaccination clinics, and educational and wellness programs.

To Contact RVNA

Call RVNA at 203-438-5555. Visit RVNA at www.ridgefieldvna.org.