Older driver safety will continue to receive increased attention. New resources and new information appear frequently.
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Older Driver Safety and Transition — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationHow to Talk With Senior About their Unsafe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationTalking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving that freedom can be very difficult to accept.
Older Driver Safety and Transition for the Mature Driver — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationResources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriver Safety Questionnaire — National
Source: ExpertAn interactive tool on older adults driving safety information for the public and caregivers.
Driving Evaluations by an Occupational Therapist — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) website has information about occupational therapists and their ability to conduct office/clinic evaluations behind of the wheel of a car.
Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public
Maine: Driving Laws for Seniors and Older Drivers — Maine
Source: For Profit OrganizationDrivers are required to renew their licenses every six years in the state of Louisiana, according to AAA.com. They are also required to complete a vision test at every in-person renewal.
Helping Elders Retire From Driving — National
Source: NewsToday’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.
Driving concerns among older adults: Associations with driving skill, behaviors, and experiences — National
Source: ExpertThe purpose of this investigation was to determine what older adults find most concerning about driving as they age and how these concerns are related to driving skills, behaviors, and experiences.