When we think about older adults, the average person's mind drifts to the historical visions of nursing homes, wheelchairs, and gray hair but no more. The face of the older American is changing.
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Safe Driving and the Older Adult — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationResources for Law Enforcement Professionals: Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022 — National
Source: Professional AssociationChORUS offers a wealth of resources that promote older driver safety. We have curated lists to provide the perfect starting point for exploring resources, materials, and tools specific to you
Older Road User Program Management — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLean the skills necessary to manage a successful and sustainable older road user safety program. Individuals involved with older road user safety have specific needs that are often not met in other courses.
Transportation Safety Institute Courses — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTransportation Safety Institute Courses offers free cources on a range of topics. Note while the courses are free, you will need to register to sign up and then select the training from NHTSA topics.
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.
Professional Corner- Safe driver smart options — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis website provides information and resources for these professionals that address the concerns aging drivers face and help keep them independent and mobile for as long as safely possible.
Transportation Planning Tool Lobby Slide — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS Transportation Planning Tool lobby slide can be hung up in any lobby, waiting room, bulletin board, or displayed on a screen. Add these slides to your rotation of materials.
ChORUS Older American Month 2023 Talking Points — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationUse these talking points to promote older road user safety in your community.
ChORUS Older Americans Month Press Release 2023 — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationUse the ChORUS press release ready for immediate release to promote Older Americans Month.
ChORUS Law Enforcement Press Release — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationUse these sample press releases in newsletters, publications, or community outreach to encourage participation in recognizing and promoting older driver safety.