Use these sample press releases in newsletters, publications, or community outreach to encourage participation in recognizing and promoting older driver safety.
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Press Release Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022 Law Enforcement — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationVehicle Recall Check by VIN or License Plate — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFind out if your vehicle has an open recall.Its free to check and free to repair at a dealer.
Dementia and Driving — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis fact sheet provides guidelines to help caregivers and persons with dementia decide when and how to limit or stop driving.
Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving? — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationYou may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them.
Law Enforcement — North Carolina
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLaw enforcement officers play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of older drivers. Ncseniordriver.org/ provides resources on how law enforcement can better understand how to interact with older drivers in their community.
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.
NC licensing policies and practices — North Carolina
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLicensing policies and practices in the state of NC
We Need to Talk: The Difficult Driving Conversation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThere may come a time when you question whether a loved one is still safe to drive. But how do you know when it's time to stop driving? AARP developed this article to help recognize the signs and symptoms.
License Lookup — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhy Choose LicenseLookup.org? Does your accountant really carry the right license for your business project? Use this tool to look up the license.
Transportation Planning Provide Older Adults with Transportation Options — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhen older adults stop driving, their health can get worse. Giving up the keys almost doubles the symptoms of depression for older adults, and it may also increase declines in physical and mental health, according to AGS