Home Instead Senior Care recently launched an online program that provides tips to make the conversation with an older adult about their driving ability a little easier.
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Steering to Safety — National (08/28/2016)
Source: NewsInternational: Cognitive Screening Tools for Predicting Unsafe Driving Behavior Among Senior Drivers — National (10/17/2014)
Source: ExpertAs Canada’s elderly continue to represent the fastest-growing population in Canada, there has been an increasing need for effective and efficient screening tools for senior drivers.
Driving Rehabilitation Programs for Older Drivers in the United States — National (06/27/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study describes various options for driving rehabilitation programs offered in the United States.
Seniors Driving: When Should Your Parents’ Keys Be Taken Away? — National (05/18/2013)
Source: NewsHuffington Post shares a video clips from “The Drs” discussing senior driving and knowing when parents’ keys should be taken away.
To Drive or Not to Drive, That Isn’t the Question — National (12/31/2009)
Source: UniversityThis research examines older drivers and how they rationalize and cope with their own changing psychological and physical functioning.
International Older Driver Consensus Conference on Assessment, Remediation and Counseling for Transportation Alternatives: Summary and Recommendations — National (07/28/2009)
Source: UniversityIn 2003, 63 international experts on older driver issues met to examine three critical issues related to the safe mobility of senior drivers.
Evaluation of Two Assessment Tools in Predicting Driving Ability of Senior Drivers — National (03/01/2007)
Source: ExpertTo evaluate Motor Free Visual Perceptual Test (MVPT) and Clock Drawing Task (clock test) as quick assessment tools in predicting driving capability of senior drivers for an on-road driving test.
The SIMARD Screening Tool to Identify Unfit Drivers. Are We There Now? — National (03/15/2001)
Source: ExpertDobbs and Schopflocher published an article in which they introduced a tool to identify people who are unfit to drive because of cognitive impairment.
Resources for Law Enforcement Professionals: Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022 — National
Source: Professional AssociationChORUS offers a wealth of resources that promote older driver safety. We have curated lists to provide the perfect starting point for exploring resources, materials, and tools specific to you
Vision Screening of Older Drivers for Preventing Road Traffic Injuries and Fatalities — National
Source: ExpertTo assess the effects of vision screening interventions for older drivers to prevent road traffic injuries and fatalities.