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  1. Rides In Sight — National (09/14/2020)

    Source: Professional Association

    Rides in Sight provides a national database to search for transportation options available to seniors anywhere in the U.S.

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  2. Rhode Island: License Renewal — Rhode Island (09/14/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Rhode Island’s Division of Motor Vehicles website states that residents 75 years of age and older licenses are valid for two years.

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  3. Disability Impacts All of Us — National (09/02/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The CDC created an infographic for how disability impacts all our lives as we age. 

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  4. NHTSA’s New SaferCar App — National (08/29/2020)

    Source: Expert

    Our new SaferCar app allows you to save your vehicles, car seats, equipment, or tires in a virtual garage on your smartphone. If a recall is issued, you’ll get an alert.

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  5. Epilepsy and Seizures in Older Adults — National (08/25/2020)

    Source: Expert

    With the aging of the population, we can expect to see greater numbers of people with epilepsy.

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  6. Driving with Vision Disorders — National (06/13/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This video produced by NHTSA talks about the three vision disorders that can greatly impact a senior’s ability to drive safely: cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

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  7. Driving with Sleep Apnea — National (06/13/2020)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA gives tips on driving with sleep apnea. Pulling over when feeling drowsy and talking to a healthcare provider about treatment options are among suggested things to do about sleep apnea.

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  8. CarFit — District of Columbia (05/27/2020)

    Source: University

    CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.

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  9. Older Drivers’ Self-Regulation and Exposure — National (04/01/2020)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    This study's goal was to gain insight into the extent to which older adults appropriately self-regulate their driving behaviors as their functional skills decline. 

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