Driving is a key to independence from the moment we get our first license. Most of us want to hold onto that key for as long as we safely can. This resource created by NHTSA can help.
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Driving is a key to independence from the moment we get our first license. Most of us want to hold onto that key for as long as we safely can. This resource created by NHTSA can help.
Medscape here to talk about medicines, whether they are prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC), legal, or illegal, that have the potential to impair driving performance.
There is no reason to let physical limitations restrict your travel. In addition to making sure your car is properly serviced and ready for the trip, here are more tips for traveling by car.
While it may not be possible to prevent all of these changes, there are actions you and your loved ones can take today, and as you age, to help keep you safe and independent tomorrow. Use this tool to help plan for the future.
AOTA is here to assist in your driving programs and projects with resources, tools, frameworks, and partner connections to support your clients and the community.
Age-Friendly Walking is a framework for planning and building cities and towns that are walkable for people of all ages. Walkability is key to ensuring that older adults can age in community, access goods and services and maintain health.
Safe, accessible, and well-maintained sidewalks are a fundamental and necessary investment for cities and have been found to enhance general public health maximizing social capital. Read more from NACTO about sidewalk safety.
Learn about how to our older drivers safety on the road by reading the NHTSA older page.