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From Driver to Passenger: Transitions for Older Adults

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

From Driver to Passenger: Transitions for Older Adults

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM The keys to the car represent more than transportation — they represent independence, identity, and freedom. But what happens when driving becomes unsafe? And what comes next? This program gives seniors, adult children, and caregivers the tools, the language, and the local resources to navigate one of the most emotional transitions in the aging journey — with dignity, confidence, and a plan. Whether the conversation is still ahead of you, or already overdue, you’ll leave with real answers. YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO: Spot the early warning signs of driving impairment — before a crisis forces the issue Evaluate driving skills using proven strategies and available resources Explore transportation alternatives that preserve independence and keep life moving Start — and navigate — the conversation with your aging parent or loved one THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF: You’ve noticed something behind the wheel but haven’t said anything yet You’re a senior who wants to plan ahead — on your own terms You’re a caregiver trying to balance safety with your loved one’s dignity You just want to be ready before the moment arrives FEATURING: Presenter Sherrie Waugh, MOT, OTR, CDRS The Brain Center Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist with 18 years of experience helping drivers with medical, physical, cognitive, or visual challenges. She provides comprehensive driver assessments, develops individualized plans and recommends adaptive equipment or vehicle modifications if that is appropriate.  Helps explore alternative mobility options. Sherrie's leadership and advocacy in the field have been nationally recognized--she was featured in The New York Times (When It's Time for an Aging Driver to Hit the Brakes) for her expertise and dedication to helping individuals and families navigate the often complex decisions surrounding driving and independence. A proud member of the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, Sherrie stays current with continuing education, emerging technologies, and best practices in the field. She is deeply committed to professionalism, safety, and compassion, working closely with healthcare providers, families, and licensing agencies to guide clients through life transitions with dignity and confidence. Sponsor

Who We Are

Caring for aging parents while managing your own life? You’ve found your people.

ACAP Indy Metro North exists because we know the reality: you’re navigating doctor’s appointments, medication lists, financial decisions, and family dynamics—often without a roadmap. You’re doing your best, but sometimes you need answers, connections, and the reassurance that comes from others who truly understand.

Maybe your parents are doing fine right now. Dad’s 70, still active, handling things on his own. You’re watching, but not worrying—yet. That’s exactly when you need to be here. Because the families who handle transitions smoothly? They’re the ones who prepared before the emergency room visit, before the fall, before the diagnosis that changes everything overnight.

And if you’re in your 30s or 40s? You’re not too young to be here. In fact, you’re exactly the right age to think strategically—about long-term care insurance while you’re still insurable, about asset protection for your own family’s future, about the lessons you’re learning now while caring for parents that will shape how you age. Aging isn’t something to fear or avoid—it’s the natural order of life. Those who embrace it and plan for it? They age smart. They protect what matters. They’re ready.

We gather monthly to bring you expert guidance on the topics that keep you up at night—and the ones you don’t know should be keeping you up at night. Healthcare navigation, legal protections, financial planning, memory care, housing transitions, and everything in between. You’ll discover questions you didn’t know to ask and get answers before you desperately need them.

Whether you’re in full caregiving mode, just starting to notice changes, planning ahead for your own future, or simply being proactive while your parents are still independent—this is your space. Real conversations with people who get it. Local resources that actually help. Expert insights that turn overwhelming scenarios into manageable plans. And permission to take a breath and know you’re doing better than you think.

Be proactive, not reactive. When a crisis strikes at 2 AM, you’ll be grateful you already know who to call, what documents are in place, and what options exist. Don’t wait until you’re making major decisions under pressure.

Join us the second Tuesday of every month. Walk in with your questions—or just walk in to learn what questions you should be asking. Leave with answers, connections, and renewed confidence for whatever the road ahead brings.

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Get in Touch

Email: indymetronorth@acapcommunity.org

Phone: 317.945.0715

Mailing Address:
859 Arrowwood Drive
Carmel, IN 46033

Meeting Address:
Church at the Crossing/The Haverstick - Door 4 (right off Haverstick Road)
9111 Haverstick Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46240

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Leadership Team

The following individual and organizational community leaders provide leadership for this chapter:

  • Knute Rotto
    Chapter Coordinator / Certified Senior Advisor, OwnerSenior Care Authority
  • Megan Manges
    Chapter Coordinator / Community Relations DirectorTraditions at Solana
  • Jennifer Buddenbaum
    Marketing Director / Volunteer Coordinator, Dignity & Hope Hospice & Palliative Care
  • Ryan Levengood
    VP of Business Development - The Restoracy
  • Becky Fee
    Project Coordinator, University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community
  • Sheryl Hamer
    Owner & Attorney, Life By Design Estate & Elder Law
  • Tara Hastings
    Alzheimer’s Caregiver, WISH-TV Meteorologist
  • Bill Higgins
    President, Nora Mental Health
  • Janet Pillsbury
    Community Engagement Professional, Centerwell Primary Care
  • Emily Schwindler
    Certified Thanatologist, Director of Operations & Engagement, Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary
  • Leo Rafail
    Community Engagement Coordinator, End Lung Cancer Now

Core Sponsors

Thank you to these core organizations that help support the work of this chapter.

Aaron-Ruben-Nelson MortuaryCareforthCenterWell Primary CareLori Shanahan, Compass