Health care providers can be vital in helping older road users recognize when it might be time to change their driving habits, seek a driving assessment to identify adaptations to their car and driving, or planning for the future.
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What Is Your Role In Talking About Older Road User Safety — National (03/23/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationTransportation Planning with Family — National (02/02/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIt's important to remember you don't have to plan your transportation retirement alone.
Driving and Aging: The Impact of Physical and Cognitive Changes — National (01/15/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAge-related physical and cognitive impairments can make driving difficult and even dangerous. Learn the importance of driver safety for older adults, including the physical and cognitive variables that impact driving ability.
ChORUS Older Patient Questionnaire — National (10/23/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProvides sample questions that a clinician can ask their patients to determine if they are having difficulties driving.
Preguntas para pacientes que son conductores mayores — National (10/23/2020)
Source: ExpertProporciona ejemplos de preguntas que un médico puede hacer a sus pacientes para determinar si tienen dificultades para conducir.
¿Qué esperar cuando se lo/la deriva a un especialista en rehabilitación de conductores? — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProporciona información sobre el papel de los especialistas en rehabilitación de conductores, cómo realizan las evaluaciones y qué hacer con los resultados de las evaluaciones.
Self-Assessment and Caregivers’ Rating Tools — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProvides links to several free tools available for older patients, their family members, and caregivers to identify at-risk older drivers.
Herramientas para la autoevaluación y la calificación del cuidador — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProporciona enlaces a varias herramientas gratuitas disponibles para pacientes mayores, sus familiares y cuidadores para identificar a los conductores mayores en riesgo.
Senior Driving: Be Proactive and Understand Your Limitations — National (09/15/2020)
Source: NewsDavid Wallace, the Traffic Safety Guy, discusses seniors being proactive in their driving safety and understanding their limitations behind the wheel on this podcast.