Older Americans have worked their whole lives to achieve the American Dream for their families and communities, making our Nation stronger and building a future of possibilities for new generations. This month, we celebrate their immense contributions to our country and stand firm in our efforts to ensure that every American can age with the dignity and financial security that they deserve.
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A Proclamation on Older Americans Month, 2024 — National (04/30/2024)
Source: ExpertTaxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders of Older Adult Mobility — National (04/01/2024)
Source: ExpertReview the second edition of the Transportation Research Circular: Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders of Older Adult Mobility.
Wrong Way Driving - Roadway Safety — Florida (01/12/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationThe Safe Mobility for Life Coalition’s Roadway Safety Series includes short 30-second videos that stakeholders can use to educate Floridians about what to do when encountering new situations on the road.
Finding Transportation Services for Seniors — National (04/21/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThere are many transportations and driving services for elders who can no longer drive themselves. Agingcare can provide ideas on how to search for other transportation options.
Equity In Transportation; How Do We Get There? | Raging Aging Symposium — National (01/07/2022)
Source: ExpertThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is a presentation recording of Equity in Transportation; How Do We Get There?
3 out of 4 fatalities Infographic — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationMaintaining Mobility Independence in Florida 2020 — Florida (11/02/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationWebinar provided virtually as part of Older Driver Safety Awareness week 2020.
The relationship between age and driving attitudes and behaviors among older Americans — National (05/21/2015)
Source: ExpertDue to a decreasing birth rate and longer life expectancy, the proportion of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to rise in coming years. Drivers over 65 drive two billion miles yearly, a number that will increase. For that reason, it is imperative to understand their attitudes and perceptions. It is also important to understand whether drivers over 65 can be treated as one cohesive group, or if there are differences among them.
NCSA Launches New Older Population Data Visualization Tool — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe tool presents data on people 65 and older involved in fatal traffic crashes, and is modeled after the information presented in the Older Population facts sheet. This is the ninth in a series of data visualization tools.
Older Driver Safety infographic older Americans month 2024 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUser our infographic image in your social media or in your promotion of Older Americans Month during May.