In 2003, 63 international experts on older driver issues met to examine three critical issues related to the safe mobility of senior drivers.
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International Older Driver Consensus Conference on Assessment, Remediation and Counseling for Transportation Alternatives: Summary and Recommendations — National (07/28/2009)
Source: UniversityEvaluation 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.
Sensitivity and Specificity of the Assessment of Driving-related Skills Older Driving Screening Tool — National (06/01/2006)
Source: ExpertThe Assessment of Driving-related Skills (ADReS) was created to assist physicians in making decisions regarding their patients’ safe driving ability.
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.
Social Media Messaging for Medical Professionals — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is the social media messaging for medical professionals
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.
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.
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.
Helping older drivers fight distracted driving: NCSU researchers target ‘Attention Failure’ — National
Source: NewsResearcher From North Carolin State University and Texas Tech have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their attentional performance during driving
Ask The Expert: How To Help Older Drivers Stay Safe On The Road — National
Source: ExpertHere are some of the most frequent questions around driving that Dr. Resnicks has addressed during her decades of practice taking care of older adults.