Educational Program to Help Older Drivers has Been Approved for Social Workers in Missouri

ST. LOUIS - July 9, 2015 - PRLog -- Keeping Us Safe is pleased to announce that their nationally-recognized presentation for social workers has been approved for continuing education (CE) credits in the state of Missouri.

This one-hour presentation, titled “Bringing a Peaceful Resolve to Complex & Sensitive Senior Driving Issues” is designed to provide social workers with the skills and competencies necessary to help an individual (and their concerned family members) suffering from age-related diminished driving skills with the ability to make a smooth transition into a driving retirement, with minimal deterioration to the individual’s dignity or independence.

The presentation has been approved by the Committee for Social Workers, a component of the Missouri Division of Professional Registration, thus allowing social workers licensed in Missouri to earn continuing education (CE) credits for attending and participating in the course.

The specific training objectives for the course include:

1) An introduction to the problem that un-addressed age related diminished driving skills poses in our society

2)  An appreciation of the losses that an individual (or their family members) can face if the issue is handled in a timely and appropriate manner

3) The presentation provides social workers with a “roadmap to success” when they find themselves confronted with this delicate and emotional family issue

4) The presentation provides a directory of resources available to Missouri’s social workers as they attempt to assist a client through the difficult transition of a driving retirement

Matt Gurwell, founder of Keeping Us Safe, explains that “A fundamental component of our mission is to provide educational support for members of the professional community that may find themselves in the difficult position of helping families deal with this very sensitive and emotional issue.  We are delighted that the State of Missouri has recognized the need for such a program and we are honored that they have entrusted us to deliver this information to Missouri’s social workers”.

Founded in 2008, Keeping Us Safe is an organization that provides practical, real-life solutions to older drivers and their families. Their programs are designed to save lives while simultaneously helping to ease the burden of the family as they find themselves faced with this very challenging issue. Their services are available throughout the United States and Canada.  To learn more about their programming or to schedule a continuing education presentation please visit the Keeping Us Safe website at http://www.keepingussafe.org or call toll-free 877-907-8841.