Kirsten sits down with occupational therapist and driving rehabilitation specialist, Denise Kaplan, for an insightful conversation about driving as we age—when to start talking about giving up the keys, how to assess driving abilities, and ways to safely extend time on the road. Together, they explore the emotional and practical sides of this major life transition, offering guidance for families navigating one of the toughest conversations around aging.

Visit https://adaptivedrivinglittleton.com/ to learn more about Denise's work.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

CarFit: https://car-fit.org/

The Hartford: https://www.thehartford.com/resources/mature-market-excellence/driving-safety

Additional Resources:

AAA's Articles on Vulnerable Road Users: https://aaafoundation.org/category/vulnerable-road-users/

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers: https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/812228_cliniciansguidetoolderdrivers.pdf

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This week, Kirsten takes a look back at our favorite moments and pieces of advice from our expert interviews. Don't forget to check out the full versions of each interview wherever you get your podcasts!

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If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate the conversation. And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Credits:

Produced by Aaron Bryce @ https://www.bluogden.com/

Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ https://www.windsandproductions.com/

Graphic design by Jenn Beam @ http://www.jigawattsstudio.com/

Feeling overwhelmed by your parents’ bins of photos, slides, and scrapbooks? In this episode, Kirsten is joined by photo organization expert Miss Freddy, who has helped thousands of families preserve their memories. Together, they share practical strategies for tackling both physical and digital archives—where to start, how to prioritize what matters, simple tools for digitizing, and best practices for backing everything up. It’s a fun, motivating conversation that will leave you ready to dive in and finally get those family memories organized.

You can learn from her, or hire her to do it for you. Check out https://missfreddy.com/ or follow her on Instagram (@miss.freddy) for tons of tips.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate the conversation. And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Credits:

Produced by Aaron Bryce @ https://www.bluogden.com/

Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ https://www.windsandproductions.com/

Graphic design by Jenn Beam @ http://www.jigawattsstudio.com/