Aside from treating medical conditions that impair driving ability, most medical practitioners are not prepared to formulate or execute a driving rehabilitation plan; referral to specialists is often helpful.
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Interventions With the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationFunctional Assessment of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe role of practitioners is to do detailed functional and medical assessments related to driving safety.
America’s Rural Roads — National (09/01/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationOlder drivers also experience slower cognition, have longer reaction times, and may have difficulty with some of the physical aspects of the driving tasks.
Safe Mobility for Life - Community Partner Training — Florida (08/31/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThe Safe Mobility for Life Community Partner Training video was developed to help you better understand your role as a Community Partner and what is available to your community.
Driving and Multiple Sclerosis: How to Stay Safe — National (08/24/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis article will provide helpful tips for how you can stay safe while driving with MS.
3 Key Changes Could Make Roads Safer for Older Pedestrians — National (07/22/2022)
Source: NewsU.S News wrote an article on ways to make roads safer for older pedestrians.
Changes to street crossings could make roads safer for elderly pedestrians — National (07/22/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramTo improve pedestrian safety at street crossings, researchers called for changes to improve visibility and illumination, to increase the use of left-turn traffic signals and shorten crossing distances.
Bad Medicine? Many Drivers Hit the Road on Potentially Impairing Medications — National (07/21/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationAAA surveyed many drivers to see how many people are taking medications issues were not warned by their healthcare provider regarding the possible dangerous impact on driving.
Fall Prevention in Older Adults — National (07/18/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationResources are provided for reducing fall risks, including self-assessments, suggestions for home modifications, and a review of evidence-based strength & balance exercise programs.
Personal Transportation for Seniors — National (07/11/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationSeniorLiving.org has successful strategies to help develop, plan, and create your personal transportation plan.