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Changes in vision, flexibility, range of motion, and height can make getting behind the wheel of a vehicle a little uncomfortable for older drivers.  CarFit is a safety program designed to educate older drivers about how their vehicles should fit them and offer community specific resources and adaptations to increase their comfort and safety level as they drive.

Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging is hosting three CarFit events in May and June. At each event trained CarFit Technicians will conduct a 12-point checklist with each driver.  An example of the items check would include driver’s seat position, proper use of mirrors to reduce blind spots, can the pedals be reached properly, and are the turn signal and brake lights working properly.  After visiting the trained volunteer, drivers will consult with an occupational therapist who will discuss ways drivers can maintain and improve aspects related to their driving health.

 Improve your driving comfort and safety. Make plans to attend one of the following CarFit events.  There is no cost to attend.  Pre-registration is required.

• Waverly:  Waverly Community Health and Wellness Fair – Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Event will be held at The “W” at Wartburg College, 100 Wartburg Blvd. in Waverly.  To register call 319-352-2463.
• La Porte City: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 501 Sycamore Street - Wednesday, May 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.  Call 319-342-2676 to register.
• New Hampton:  Chickasaw Healthy Lifestyles Senior Center, 301 Water Avenue - Thursday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  To register call 641-394-3173.
• Greene:  Greene Community Center, 202 West South Street - Tuesday, May 22 from 9 to 11 a.m.  To register call 641-394-3173.
• Toledo:  Reining Center Lot, 1107 S. Prospect Avenue - Wednesday, May 30 from 9  a.m. to 12 noon.  To register call 641-484-3839.
• Waterloo:  West High School parking lot, 425 East Ridgeway Avenue - Friday, June 1 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. To register call 319-272-2086.
• Grundy Center:  Grundy Community Center parking lot, 705 F. Avenue - Tuesday, June 5 from 12 to 2 p.m. To register call 319-824-3843.
• Iowa Falls:  Iowa Falls Healthy Lifestyles Center, 1217 College Street - Friday, June 8 from 9 to 11 a.m.  To register call 641-648-9311.
• Cedar Falls:  First Presbyterian Church, 902 Main Street - Tuesday, June 12 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.  To register call 319-277-1901
• Independence: Buchanan County Healthy Lifestyles Center, 400 5th Avenue NE - Wednesday, June 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. To register call 319-334-7011.
• Eldora:  Dorothy's Healthy Lifestyles Senior Center, 1306 17th Avenue - Friday, June 15 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. To register call 641-858-5152.
• Grinnell:  Grinnell High School East Parking Lot, 1333 Sunset Street – Friday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  To register call 641-236-2612.
• Brooklyn:  St. Patrick Catholic Church, 215 Jackson Street – Friday June 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m..  To register call 641-236-2612.

 For more information about CarFit or other resources available for older individuals, call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 319-272-1767 or toll free at 1-877-538-0508.