The document will help those who encounter older adults with limited mobility, and will help them with communicating potential solutions to preserve and extend safe, independent transportation options for older persons.
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Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility — National (11/03/2017)
Source: State Agency/ProgramScreening for Medically At-RIsk Drivers — National (03/06/2017)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA offers a YouTube video to help State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLA) screen for medically at-risk drivers
Driver Orientation Screen for Cognitive Impairment — National (01/01/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationDOSCI Tool short training video.
DOSCI — National (08/01/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationThe printable card for your officer ticket book can be found here
Driving Rehabilitation Programs for Older Drivers in the United States — National (06/27/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study describes various options for driving rehabilitation programs offered in the United States.
Uniform Guidelines for State highway Safety Programs — National (04/01/2014)
Source: US Department of TransportationIn this guideline, there are recommendations regarding specific partner groups like old road users to implement a comprehensive highway safety program.
Older Driver Safety – Knowledge Sharing Should Help States Prepare for Increase in Older Driver Population — National (04/01/2007)
Source: Expert(GAO) did a study on older driver safety because of the increasing concern of older adults driving while representing the fastest growing U.S. population segment.
Law Enforcement Cards — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPocket Cards for Law Enforcement to help determine if a person is lost or confused
Mobility 21 Southern California — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramMobility 21 is a coalition that brings together public, business, and community stakeholders to pursue regional solutions to the transportation challenges facing California counties
Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Presentation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPresentation from the Alzheimer's Association about demonstrating awareness of the risk associated with wandering behavior, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, list of techniques for effectively interacting with a person with Alzheimer's.