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  1. Brain Training Tips for Smart Driving — District of Columbia (10/04/2016)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    A study funded by the National Institutes of Health recently found that adult drivers who had cognitive training for memory, reasoning or speed of processing had 50 percent fewer car crashes than those in the control group.

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  2. Associations Between Falls and Driving Outcomes in Older Adults: A LongROAD Study — National (03/01/2016)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This study examines the relationship between falls and subsequent motor vehicle crash involvement among older drivers. 

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  3. Infographic: 3 Tips to Stop a Person with Dementia From Driving When Reasoning Didn’t Work — National (01/19/2016)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s blog posted an infographic (via www.alz.org) with 3 tips on how to stop a person with dementia from driving when reasoning with them hasn’t worked.

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  4. Trends in Older Driver Crash Involvement Rates and Survivability in the United States — National (11/01/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

     The current study examined if trends in crash rates, crash involvements, and survivability persisted into more recent years.

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  5. The Gaps and Pathways Project for Medically-at-Risk Older Drivers — National (04/22/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This brief paper describes the contents of the special issue and offers links to the specific content developed by AOTA/NHSTA that can be accessed free from the AOTA Older Drivers website.

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  6. Keeping Delaware Drivers Safe and Mobile — Delaware (04/16/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This video explores how the Delaware Department of Transportation has successfully improved safety for all road users by focusing on the needs of older drivers. Many of the successful strategies highlighted could be replicated elsewhere.

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  7. Alzheimer’s Society Podcast April 2014 - Dementia and Driving — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s Society produced a podcast to discuss the affects of dementia on a senior’s ability to drive.

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  8. Fit for the Road: Older Drivers’ Crash Rates Continue to Drop — National (02/20/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that older drivers were less likely to be involved in car crashes than prior generations and that they’re also less likely to be killed or injured in a car accident.

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  9. Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving — National (09/03/2013)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    AARP gives examples of how you can tell if an older driver is unsafe on the road. 

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  10. How to Discuss Driver Safety Concerns with Older Adults — National (08/27/2013)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Keiro Senior HealthCare gives tips on discussing driver safety concerns with older adults. Issues with flexibility, reflexes and strength can all negatively affect a senior’s ability to drive.

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