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Driving In Unpredictable Weather — National (04/13/2021)
Source: NewsTiming is Key When Planning Your Driving Retirement — National (03/17/2021)
Source: NewsRetiring from driving shouldn't mean sacrificing mobility! Thoughtful planning with caregivers makes all the difference and ensures your ability to stay independent when driving is no longer an option.
Still Driving? Innovative Program Assesses Senior Drivers — National (09/15/2020)
Source: NewsBoston Magazine details DriveWise, an innovative program that assesses senior drivers.
Senior Driving: Be Proactive and Understand Your Limitations — National (09/15/2020)
Source: NewsDavid Wallace, the Traffic Safety Guy, discusses seniors being proactive in their driving safety and understanding their limitations behind the wheel on this podcast.
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.
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.
When is the right time for elderly drivers to hand over their keys? — National (02/21/2019)
Source: NewsCBS Morning news story about when is the right time for elderly drivers to hand over their keys.
Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a Roadmap for Transportation Independence — National (01/22/2018)
Source: NewsThis booklet provides action steps and resources for those making the decision about whether to continue driving.
Senior Health: Seniors Need to Consider When to Give Up Driving — National (09/10/2016)
Source: NewsDo you worry about your driving? Is your family “pestering” you about your driving? Broaching the subject of driving with an older person is usually a difficult task. In our society, driving is associated with independence and freedom.
Tech May Help Steer Older Drivers Down a Safer Road — National (09/06/2016)
Source: NewsOlder drivers may soon be traveling a safer road thanks to smarter cars that can detect oncoming traffic, steer clear of trouble and even hit the brakes when a collision appears imminent.