Keeping Aging Drivers Safe: Discussing Competency provides medical professionals with a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with patients who may be facing cognitive issues that affect their ability to drive safely
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Aging Drivers: Discussing Competency — Michigan
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National Pedestrian Safety Month 2022 — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDuring October’s National Pedestrian Safety Month the (U.S. DOT), (NHTSA) is strengthening its efforts to improve safety for vulnerable road users by providing this suite of free resources.
Medical Conditions — North Carolina
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThere are medical conditions that can affect the old and young alike, making it important to reevaluate safe driving throughout a person's lifetime.
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
Assisting Aging Drivers During and After Their Decision to Retire from Driving — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramResource page that provides links to other pages related to older driver safety
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,
Planning for Driving Retirement: — National
Source: ExpertThis study assessed whether driving stress, enjoyment, confidence concerning driving events and assessment of driving alternatives influence planning.
Beyond ODSAW 2022 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse our Beyond ODSAW handout to plan how to support and promote older driver safety in your campaigns.
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Sample Social Media for Medical Professionals — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis is the social media for medical professionals for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022.