Today’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.
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Helping Elders Retire From Driving — National
Source: NewsAlaska: Department of Administration — Alaska
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe site also explains Alaska’s state law regarding driver license renewal and how to maintain driving privileges.
Indiana: Senior Driver and Mobility Services — Indiana
Source: For Profit OrganizationLocated in Indiana, Senior Driving was started to provide transportation services to seniors to help them remain independent and safe.
Kentucky: Driver License Information for Seniors — Kentucky
Source: For Profit OrganizationCaregiverlist.com states that there is no renewal test for seniors in the state of Kentucky. The renewal cycle is every four years and must be done in-person.
Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure Online — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Fitness to Drive Screening Measure is not a diagnostic instrument. It is intended to be used by caregivers and/or family members or friends of the driver to assist with the identification of driving difficulty.
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
Older Driver — National
Source: US Department of TransportationIf you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving.
Senior Driver Safety — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramOur mission is to make it easy for you to complete your Florida DMV needs online.
Road to Zero: Doubling Down on What Works — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Doubling Down on What Works is a working group of the Road to Zero Coalition has created a clearinghouse for resources.
Understanding Older Drivers — National
Source: US Department of TransportationIt's important to help older drivers make informed decisions about their driving behavior and suggestions on how to begin conversations with an older driver about safety concerns.