2:16 Minute video sharing a case study about stroke recovery, that “mobility is everything” and the importance of including return to driving through Occupational Therapy.
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DCM: Stroke Recovery Includes Driving Through Occupational Therapy — National (04/02/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationKeeping Seniors Driver Independent with Interprofessional Approach — National (03/04/2021)
Source: Nonprofit Organization2:43 minute awareness video that addresses driving and community mobility and how occupational therapy can help find solutions to keep seniors independent and safe on the road.
Driving and Aging: The Impact of Physical and Cognitive Changes — National (01/15/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAge-related physical and cognitive impairments can make driving difficult and even dangerous. Learn the importance of driver safety for older adults, including the physical and cognitive variables that impact driving ability.
Strategies to Improve Driving Safety — National (01/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit Organizationwhen asked, most older adults will answer that they are excellent drivers or at least better than many of the younger drivers on the road. Many drivers have some bad habits that can put them at risk of a minor crash or even a ticket.
Smart Features for Mature Drivers — National (09/15/2020)
Source: ExpertAAA covers smart features for mature drivers in this video and shows how choosing the right vehicle can provide a senior with optimal comfort and safety.
Safety Solutions for Older Drivers — National (09/14/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis video by the Roadway Safety Foundation provides best practices for improving community safety through better road design, and offers case studies from Florida and Delaware, as well as interviews with leading traffic safety experts.
Safe and Mobile Seniors — Florida (09/14/2020)
Source: ExpertThe Safe and Mobile Seniors is Florida's comprehensive website for aging residents on how to continue mobility whether it's driving or transitioning to other forms of transportation.
Rhode Island: License Renewal — Rhode Island (09/14/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRhode Island’s Division of Motor Vehicles website states that residents 75 years of age and older licenses are valid for two years.
NHTSA’s New SaferCar App — National (08/29/2020)
Source: ExpertOur 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.
PennDOT Safety -- Crosswalks — National (07/24/2020)
Source: ExpertPennDOT's video about crosswalks is information for the pedestrian and for the driver.