This booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic.
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When to Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramAging in Place: Growing Older at Home — National
Source: ExpertPlanning ahead is hard because you never know how your needs might change. The NIH wrote an article about how to age in place.
Dangers of Driving After Taking Prescription Drugs or Over-the-Counter Medicines — National
Source: US Department of TransportationMany legally obtained and commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drugs can affect a user's ability to drive safely. NHTSA explains the dangers of driving after taking OTC medication.
Spectrum Of Driver Services: Right Services for the Right People at the Right Time — National
Source: Professional AssociationDescription consumers and health care providers can use to distinguish the style of services needed for older adults.
Older Driver — National
Source: US Department of TransportationIf you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving.
Find a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist — National
Source: Professional AssociationNeed help finding a Driving Rehabilitation Specialist. Visit AOTA website to help narrow your search.
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix — National
Source: ExpertYou can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability.
Fitness- to- Drive Screening — National
Source: UniversityThe FTDS is a web-based tool for caregivers, and or family members of older drivers and clinicians to identify at-risk older drivers.
Getting to the Curb — National
Source: Local ProgramA guide to building protected bike lanes that work for pedestrians
Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit Organization