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Occupational Therapy Toolkit — National
Source: ExpertPlanning for Driving Retirement: — National
Source: ExpertThis study assessed whether driving stress, enjoyment, confidence concerning driving events and assessment of driving alternatives influence planning.
Driving Dilemmas: Risk vs. Independence — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationAt some point, however, it is predictable that driving skills will deteriorate and individuals will lose the ability to safely operate a vehicle. Even though age alone does not determine when a person needs to stop driving,
Prescription & Over-The-Counter Drugs & Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationAAA recommends being proactive by asking your doctor or pharmacist about how your medications could affect your driving ability. In fact, AAA suggests that only about half of doctors mention the potential driving risk to patients
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Understand, Be Proactive, Plan — National
Source: Professional AssociationDuring this week we explore options and choices for clients when “life happens,” affecting driving and mobility and occupational therapy’s response to these changes.
How to Talk With Senior About their Unsafe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationTalking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving that freedom can be very difficult to accept.
Medication Effects That May Impair Driving Ability — National
Source: US Department of TransportationMedscape here to talk about medicines, whether they are prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC), legal, or illegal, that have the potential to impair driving performance.
Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence — National
Source: ExpertDriving is the most complex activity of daily living performed every day. MS can affect the ability to perform activities of daily living.
Driver Safety for All Ages — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramPresentation presented by the Georgia Department of Driver Services Medical Review Unit.
Driver Medical review Process in States — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has a database showing each state's Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting order and Medically- At-Risk drivers.