Driver's license renewal time including seniors will be viewed as an individual, not as part of a group. this is the time to ask yourself the tough question: Should I continue the drive?
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Driver’s License Renewal Laws for Older Drivers — National (04/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationTalking about Driving with An Older Driver — National (04/06/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationConversations 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.
Can 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.
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.
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Source: Professional Association“Retirement vehicles”— older, smaller, outdated cars that lack crucial safety features that can help prevent or mitigate crashes, are common among older drivers 70 and over.
20 Warning Signs an Elderly Driver Is No Longer Safe Behind the Wheel — National (11/29/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationThe NHTSA advises family memebers to look for the following indicators that an elderly driver may need to stop driving and consider alternative modes of transportation.
3 out of 4 fatalities Infographic — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationBeyond Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National (10/25/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationChORUS Lobby Slides — National (10/25/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationIntegrate one or more of the lobby slides into the information messaging systems you use for those in your waiting areas.
Discussing driving with your aging parent: How to proceed with care and compassion — National (10/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationAddressing unsafe driving is never easy, but it's even trickier when the driver is your mom or dad. Care.com experts offer advice on how to talk to a parent about driving.