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  1. Functional Outcomes for Older Adults Injured in a Crash — National (05/01/2016)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This report explores the health and quality-of-life impacts of crashes among older (65+) and middle-aged (40-55) occupants.

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  2. Associations Between Falls and Driving Outcomes in Older Adults: A LongROAD Study — National (03/01/2016)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This study examines the relationship between falls and subsequent motor vehicle crash involvement among older drivers. 

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  3. The Older Driver with Cognitive Impairment: Perceptions of Driving Ability and Results of a Behind the Wheel Test — National (02/04/2016)

    Source: Professional Association

    Older adult drivers with cognitive impairment pose a potential safety risk to themselves and others. 

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  4. Self-Regulation of Driving by Older Adults: A LongROAD Study — National (12/05/2015)

    Source: Expert

    Findings from this report originate from an extensive synthesis of the literature on self-regulation of driving among older adults. The synthesis builds on earlier reviews of the literature by the authors, and extends literature findings on specific aspects self-regulation.
     

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  5. Wheelchair to Car Transfer — National (08/11/2015)

    Source: University

    This video demonstrates a one-person assist transfer from wheelchair to car for a wheelchair user who can do a mod assist stand-pivot transfer. 

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  6. Critical Older Driver Errors in a National Sample of Serious U.S. Crashes — National (07/01/2015)

    Source: Professional Association

    A study was done to determine which senior driver errors caused the most prevalent serious crashes.

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  7. The relationship between age and driving attitudes and behaviors among older Americans — National (05/21/2015)

    Source: Expert

    Due to a decreasing birth rate and longer life expectancy, the proportion of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to rise in coming years. Drivers over 65 drive two billion miles yearly, a number that will increase. For that reason, it is imperative to understand their attitudes and perceptions. It is also important to understand whether drivers over 65 can be treated as one cohesive group, or if there are differences among them.

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  8. Delaware: Keeping Delaware Drivers Safe and Mobile — Delaware (04/16/2014)

    Source: Professional Association

    This video from the Roadway Safety Foundation promotes the Delaware Department of Transportation's efforts to improve safety for all motorists in the state by implementing design features known to benefit older drivers and pedestrians.

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  9. Alzheimer’s Society Podcast April 2014 - Dementia and Driving — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s Society produced a podcast to discuss the affects of dementia on a senior’s ability to drive.

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