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  1. Driver Safety for Older Adults: What Families Need to Know — California (02/12/2014)

    Source: Expert

    UCLA’s Longevity Center held a community meeting on January 16, 2014 to discuss Driver Safety for Older Adults.

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  2. Many Older Floridians Have No Backup Plan After Hanging Up Their Keys — Florida (12/02/2011)

    Source: News

    Florida is home to one of the highest percentages of residents ages 65 and older in the USA, but very few of them have through ahead to a time when they will no longer be able to drive a vehicle safely. 

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  3. Cognitive Training Decreases Motor Vehicle Collision Involvement of Older Drivers — Alabama (11/04/2010)

    Source: Professional Association

    This study was done to test cognitive training and motor vehicle collision in senior drivers.

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  4. Cardiovascular Disease, Aging and Traffic Accidents — California (08/01/1967)

    Source: Expert

    Mean individual traffic accident and violation rates were compared for 267 “healthy” drivers and 82 senile persons. 

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  5. Social Service Transportation Planning — California 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    The Mobility Coordinator works with all the transportation providers in San Luis Obispo County to find ways for people who don't have access to their own transportation or who are unable to us public transportation, get around the community.

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  6. Learn More About Safe Senior Driving — California 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    In California, the DMV website provides helpful tips for safe driving, assessing your safety to continue driving, a list of mature driver training classes, and information on required driving tests at certain ages.

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  7. Prescription medication and driving what are the hazards — California 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    As people age, many see increases in the number of their prescribed medications. However, at any age, the more medications you take, the greater the risk that the medications will affect your ability to drive safely. 

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  8. My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults California — California 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in California, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources. 

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  9. Safe Mobility Florida — Florida 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Law enforcement officials, who older adults trust, can help an aging driver steer clear of harm's way on the road. Law enforcement officials can also be helpful when it comes to interacting with stakeholders on the topic.

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  10. Medical Conditions and Driving — California 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Certain medical conditions can affect your ability to drive safely, but having a medical condition does not mean that your driving privileges will be restricted. If you are diagnosed with a medical condition you should like your DMV know

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