Conversations around driving can be tense and awkward. But there are things you can say to make those conversations more productive and less tense. Here are some things you can do.
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Talking about Driving with An Older Driver — National (04/06/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationCan You Drive With Multiple Sclerosis? — National (03/24/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIn this article, we examine how MS affects driving, how to get evaluated, and what modifications can be made to your car.
Alzheimer’s and driving: a potentially deadly combination — National (03/04/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationEvery individual’s experience with dementia is different, and Dr. Neha Lodha CSU believes that by identifying and measuring behavioral biomarkers, it may be possible to prolong the time when individuals with cognitive impairments
Road safety of older drivers and the nursing profession — National (02/14/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThis scoping review aims to present the scientific literature in relation to the nursing profession in the field of road safety.
Georgia Traffic Safety Facts: Traffic Safety During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency — Georgia (02/01/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThe purpose of this issue brief is to explore roadway travel and changes in drivers' behavior in Georgia during the first two years of the COVID-19 public health emergency response.
Medical Conditions That Put the Brakes on Driving — National (01/28/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationWhether an older adult can continue driving or not may come down to the amount of time it takes to make important decisions on the road.
Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways | Raging Aging Symposium — National (01/10/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways"
5 Easy Ways to Help Our Elders — National (01/02/2022)
Source: UniversityToday, with the technological advancements and availability of a wide range of home modifications, caregiving, and other services, there are many options available to help the elderly. Here are 5 ways you can help improve their life.
For Seniors Driving Same 'Ol" Vehicles Raises The Risks of a Deadly Crash — National (12/13/2021)
Source: Professional Association“Retirement vehicles”— older, smaller, outdated cars that lack crucial safety features that can help prevent or mitigate crashes, are common among older drivers 70 and over.
Research Update: Driver Rehabilitation Utilization, Factors Influencing Participation in Driver Training, and Driving Interventions — National (12/01/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationAOTA Members can sign in and read Research Update: Driver Rehabilitation Utilization, Factors Influencing Participation in Driver Training, and Driving Interventions