This paper works as a guide for occupational therapists when addressing driving, mobility and dementia in seniors.
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Consensus Statements on Driving for Persons with Dementia — National (02/25/2014)
Source: ExpertFit for the Road: Older Drivers’ Crash Rates Continue to Drop — National (02/20/2014)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that older drivers were less likely to be involved in car crashes than prior generations and that they’re also less likely to be killed or injured in a car accident.
How to Understand and Influence an Older Driver — National (07/01/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA offers an e-booklet on how to understand and the influence of older drivers on its website.
When Should Elderly Drivers Hang Up the Car Keys? — National (11/18/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationKiplinger gives information on how to approach a senior family member regarding their driving ability and safety behind the wheel.
Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines — National (09/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe National Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides a driver fitness medical guideline booklet on its website.
Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices) — National (06/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's publication "Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices)"
Straight Talk for Mature Drivers – Good Vision…Vital to Good Driving — National (12/31/2005)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAAA’s discusses how good vision is vital for seniors and safe driving in this online brochure. Vision can be affected in many ways due to aging.
Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChecklist of Community Mobility Skills — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis tool merges individual functional mobility with demands required transportation type to assist in identifying transportation options that support and/ or increase safe and effective community mobility.
Medical Professionals Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit Organization