Keiro Senior HealthCare gives tips on discussing driver safety concerns with older adults. Issues with flexibility, reflexes and strength can all negatively affect a senior’s ability to drive.
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How to Discuss Driver Safety Concerns with Older Adults — National (08/27/2013)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAlaska: Older Alaskan Safe Driving PSA — Alaska (08/14/2013)
Source: State Agency/ProgramA public service announcement created by Alaska’s Highway Safety Office on older driver safety. Several keys factors in safe driving are mentioned such as good vision, reaction time, strength and flexibility.
Seniors Behind the Wheel: Few Kids Have the Talk — National (07/29/2013)
Source: NewsThis USA Today article talks about the difficulties children of seniors face when discussing driving cessation.
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.
Family Conversations about Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia & Driving — National (03/01/2013)
Source: Professional AssociationThe Hartford website is a partner with AARP and gives tips on how family members can start conversations with older drivers regarding their health and ability to continue driving.
When Should Elderly Drivers Hang Up the Car Keys? — National (11/18/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationKiplinger gives information on how to approach a senior family member regarding their driving ability and safety behind the wheel.
When Should Seniors Hang Up the Car Keys? — National (10/08/2012)
Source: NewsNPR reported that “officials are bracing for a surge in senior drivers.” With statistics showing an accident increase after 65 and the likelihood of fatal accidents after 75, according to NPR.com.
Did You Know? Mature Driving Quiz — National (01/01/2012)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIn this video AAA offers a “Did You Know? Mature Driving Quiz.” William E. Van Tassel, Ph.D., Manager of Driver Training Programs at AAA gives several statements to quiz on your knowledge about driving.
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.