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  1. Traffic Safety Facts Older Population - 2020 — National (07/12/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    For the purpose of this fact sheet, the term "older" in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants- refers to people 65 and older. 

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  2. Summer Safety Tips Infographic created by ChORUS — National (06/22/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This is an infographic of summer safety tips created by ChORUS with information from NHTSA. 

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  3. Transportation: What Caregivers Need to Know — National (06/17/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Finding 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. 

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  4. TRAFFIC SAFETY FACTS- Distracted Driving 2020 — National (06/08/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The 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. 

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  5. How To Speak To Someone About Giving Up Driving — National (06/03/2022)

    Source: Expert

    If you’re concerned your spouse, parent, relative or friend might no longer be able to drive safely, it may be time for a conversation. Read on to learn how to approach someone about giving up driving. 

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  6. New tool helps older adults monitor 'attentional performance' during driving — National (06/01/2022)

    Source: University

    Researchers have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their attentional performance during driving. 

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  7. Transportation gaps may persist for rural older adults despite infrastructure dollars — National (05/24/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Some $2 billion in federal money will soon be unlocked for rural transit projects, but it may not be enough to resolve long-standing accessibility issues older Americans face.

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  8. Early Estimates of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities And Fatality Rate by Sub-Categories in 2021 — National (05/01/2022)

    Source: Expert

    The report shows the increased trend in fatalities in 2020 has continued into 2021, and the increased trend in fatality rate per 100 million VMT in 2020 continued into the first quarter of 2021. 

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  9. Driving and Community Mobility for the Older Adult  — National (03/31/2022)

    Source: Expert

    Three themes emerged from the data: perspectives on falling, driving = independence and freedom, and utilization and knowledge of resources. The role OT practitioners can play in addressing these areas will be reviewed.

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  10. 5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible — National (02/09/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    AARPs 5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible is a good starting point in the process of learning what you can add to your vehicle. An occupational therapist can help you find the safest and appropriate gear to help with your mobility.

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