This article talks about age related changes and impact on driving safety, cognition and reaction times, visual impairment, injuries and prevention.
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Traffic Safety and Older Drivers — National (03/01/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationPlan for the Road Ahead- Boomers — National (02/20/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMake a transportation plan.
Generations- Plan For the Road Ahead — National (02/20/2020)
Source: ExpertMake a transportation plan.A Road Less Traveled: Older Men Struggle More Than Women as Driving Decreases — National (02/18/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationNew AAA report find genders handle reductions in driving differently.
7 Strategies For Finding Transportation For Seniors! — National (09/30/2019)
Source: For Profit OrganizationDriving is SO important to older adults. When it comes a time when your loved one can no longer driver it is helpful to be clear on what types of transportation options are available for your aging parent so they can remain independent
Driving and Dementia: When it’s time to turn over the keys — National (08/20/2019)
Source: ExpertTom Kalina, MS/OTR, CDRS, talks about seeing different scenarios of older drivers with dementia.
Older drivers are more likely to be distracted by tech while driving, AAA report says — National (07/25/2019)
Source: NewsOlder drivers are more likely to be distracted by in-vehicle technology than their younger counterparts, according to an AAA study.
Gap Exists Between Seniors’ Opinion of Driving Ability and Performance — National (05/29/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationThe majority of older adults rate themselves as excellent drivers though one in four had a wreck in the previous five years.
How Your Health Can Affect Driving — National (05/23/2019)
Source: NewsWe find that your health and not your age often matters most. And driving may become especially difficult for an older person if a medical condition exacerbates the aging process.
How to Find Your State DOT — National (04/29/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFederal Highway Administration lists all state transportation websites. Click here to find your state's Department of Transportation.