Use this fact sheet to identify medicines that can put you at risk with potential side effects that can affect your driving, and questions to ask your doctors.
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Are Your Medicines Increasing you Risk of a Fall or a Car Crash — National
Source: ExpertNHTSA's Older Driver and Road Safety Information — Pennsylvania
Source: US Department of TransportationThe PennDOT older driver page touches on older driver safety tips, warning signs for when older drivers should limit their driving, older driver videos, a mature driving improvement course, and alternative transportation options.
Geriatrics Care Online — National
Source: Professional AssociationFree registration to Geriatric Care Online.
Tip Sheet: Hot Weather Safety Tips For Older Adults — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder adults and individuals with cronic medical conditions are at high risk of deveopling heat related illnesses, because of aging-related physical changes in the body chronic health coniditons and even effect taking some medication
People with Disabilities and Access to Health Care — National
Source: Expert1 in 4 adults in the United States, or 61 million people, have at least one of these disabilities: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living. Anyone can have a disability at any point in their life.
Dangers of Driving After Taking Prescription Drugs or Over-the-Counter Medicines — National
Source: US Department of TransportationMany legally obtained and commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drugs can affect a user's ability to drive safely. NHTSA explains the dangers of driving after taking OTC medication.
Helping Elders Retire From Driving — National
Source: NewsToday’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.
Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure Online — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Fitness to Drive Screening Measure is not a diagnostic instrument. It is intended to be used by caregivers and/or family members or friends of the driver to assist with the identification of driving difficulty.
Evergreen Campaign Material — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTo learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.
Planning for Driving Retirement: — National
Source: ExpertThis study assessed whether driving stress, enjoyment, confidence concerning driving events and assessment of driving alternatives influence planning.