Five resources provide law enforcement with information on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. These resources can be used by professionals to help assess and assist individuals in need.
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Law Enforcement Resources on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia — National (09/15/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationHow to Know When Your Parents Should Stop Driving — National (03/31/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving is one of the greatest symbols of independence and control we enjoy. So just how do you know when your parents should stop driving?
Using Modern Methods - Technology to Assist Older Drivers Lifesavers Presentation — National (03/23/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS presentation on Using Modern Methods - Technology to Assist Older Drivers, at the 2023 Lifesavers conference.
55+ Driver Safety Program (website) — National (12/14/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe website hosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health describes the state's 55+ Driver Safety Program and its activities, including CarFit, Yellow Dot, an annual virtual workshop.
Summer Safety Tips Infographic created by ChORUS — National (06/22/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is an infographic of summer safety tips created by ChORUS with information from NHTSA.
Quiz: Do You Know the Rules of the Road? — National (06/11/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLegal and tech changes mean even longtime drivers have gaps in their driving know-how. Take the AARP quiz to test your driving knowledge.
What to Know About Frailty in Older Adults — National (03/17/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSome older people can become very weak and everyday activities can become hard to do. This may be due to health conditions call fratily.
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.
Maintaining mobility and preventing disability are key to living independently as we age — National (11/30/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAs we age, we may experience changes in our mobility. there are many reasons for these changes including changes to gait (how we walk) balance, and physical strength. NIA researchers are testing ways to prevent or reverse loss of mobility.
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.