Hospital will host CarFit check-ups

Whitman Hospital and Medical Center will conduct CarFit check-ups for drivers 65 and older Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at the specialty clinic parking. Reservations are required for the 20 minute sessions.

CarFit provides older adults with the tools to understand and apply the safety features of their car. Trained volunteers will complete a 12-point checklist with each driver.

Older drivers can also check with their local AAA club or AARP office to take a driver safety refresher course for older road users or look into occupational therapy driving evaluation programs for individualized assessments and recommendations.

CarFit represents an extension of those classroom programs, and an opportunity for older drivers to make sure their personal vehicles are adjusted to their needs.