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  1. Dementia & Driving Resource Center (Supportive Conversations Video) — National (08/16/2011)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center has information regarding seniors affected with dementia and Alzheimer’s and how to deal with their desire to drive. 

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  2. Dementia & Driving Resource Center (A bump in the road) — National (08/16/2011)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center has information regarding seniors affected with dementia and Alzheimer’s and how to deal with their desire to drive. 

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  3. Designing In-Vehicle Technologies for Older Drivers — National (03/01/2009)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    New in-vehicle systems must be designed for users who receive no training in how to use them and whose cognitive and sensory abilities vary.

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  4. Pedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons — National (07/01/2007)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This AAA Foundation research report studied older adult walking speeds and investigated re-timing pedestrian signals to better facilitate safe street crossing without causing undue traffic delay.

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  5. Usefulness of Off-Road Screening Tests to Licensing Authorities When Assessing Older Driver Fitness to Drive — National (06/11/2007)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This paper identifies two off-road screening tests that have been assessed in their usefulness in a senior driver licensing context.

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  6. Pedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons — National (06/01/2003)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety studied the walking speed of older pedestrians, and suggested ways to improve signal timing to improve safety while not increasing congestion.

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  7. Driving Safety for Older Adults — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Over 80 percent of older adults have a driver’s license. Older adults who drive a car have freedom and independence. They feel more in control and satisfied with their lives.

     

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  8. What Should You Keep in the Car? — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Every vehicle should have an emergency supply kit in the trunk. Learn what goes into the Emergency Supply Kit with a list from National Safety Council. 

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  9. Driving Safety for Older Road Users — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This website provides an interactive driving safety questionnaire, safety tips for older drivers, and vehicle safety tips. 

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  10. Older Drivers- Injury Facts — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    These are fatality trends based on mortality data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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