Healthcare practitioners become involved in driving decisions during routine examinations. This article talk about what your role is and how you can help your patients.
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Overview of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertFunctional 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.
The Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramMerck Manual’s coverage of the older driver includes very informative details which include the Alzheimer’s Association’s warning signs of unsafe driving (hitting curbs, not keeping within lanes and returning late from a routine drive).
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.
Traveling with Seniors? Read Our Summer Safety Travel Tips! — National (07/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationHope Senior Home Care wants to share tips to make traveling easier with your elderly loved ones.
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.
Traffic Safety Facts Older Population - 2020 — National (07/12/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFor the purpose of this fact sheet, the term "older" in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants- refers to people 65 and older.
How Do I Get My Loved One to Stop Driving? — National (06/19/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationHow do you insist that your aging loved one stop driving – for their safety as well as the safety of others?
Transportation: What Caregivers Need to Know — National (06/17/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFinding alternatives for times, you can't get your loved ones where they need to go likely will require some research. The types of transit available differ widely from location to location.
TRAFFIC SAFETY FACTS- Distracted Driving 2020 — National (06/08/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration works to reduce the occurrence of distracted driving and raise awareness of its danger. This fact sheet helps bring awareness for distracted driving.