Be alert to red flags suggesting that a family member — or you — should consider hanging up the keys.
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A Tough Question: When Should an Older Driver Stop Driving? — National (11/13/2023)
Source: University20 Rideshare Safety Tips to Protect Seniors Using Uber or Lyft — National (02/01/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationKey safety precautions that seniors should take to protect themselves while using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These tips enable them to enjoy greater independence while safeguarding their well-being.
Traveling with Seniors? Read Our Summer Safety Travel Tips! — National (07/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationHope Senior Home Care wants to share tips to make traveling easier with your elderly loved ones.
ChORUS Summertime Reading List Blog — National (07/12/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationSummer 2021 blog of ChORUS resources to help drivers stay safe over the summer.
What Types of Medical Conditions Can Affect a Person’s Ability to Drive Safely? — National (05/13/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationNumerous medical conditions can make driving difficult or dangerous, ranging from eye and vision problems to conditions that might affect judgment.
Pioneering Women in Road Safety — National (03/16/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationWomen’s role in the automotive industry is often overlooked by figures such as Henry Ford or Walter P. Chrysler. But many features in our cars that we enjoy today were invented by women.
Keeping Your Mobility With CarFit — National (02/11/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationCarfit is an educational program that provides information explaining a range of vehicle safety features and offers guidance on how to adjust those features to optimize the benefit of individual body size and stature.
When taking away keys, don’t drive loved ones into a corner — National (06/01/2020)
Source: UniversityThe University of Mississippi Medical Center wrote a blog about what it is like for them as medical professionals having conversations with their older patients about driving and driving retirement.
Aging Parents and Driving: How and When To Broach the Subject With Sensitivity and Understanding — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationWhether it be due to health concerns, safety concerns, or a mix of both, knowing how and when to approach such a sensitive topic can be intimidating and quite discouraging.
Read on to learn how to approach the subject and how to know when it’s time for aging parents to hang up their keys.
Driving Safety Tips for Senior Drivers — Texas
Source: For Profit OrganizationAmerican Safety Council published safety tips for senior drivers and senior license requirements in Texas.