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  1. How to Discuss Driver Safety Concerns with Older Adults — National (08/27/2013)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Keiro Senior HealthCare gives tips on discussing driver safety concerns with older adults. Issues with flexibility, reflexes and strength can all negatively affect a senior’s ability to drive.

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  2. Alaska: Older Alaskan Safe Driving PSA — Alaska (08/14/2013)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    A public service announcement created by Alaska’s Highway Safety Office on older driver safety. Several keys factors in safe driving are mentioned such as good vision, reaction time, strength and flexibility.

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  3. Seniors Behind the Wheel: Few Kids Have the Talk — National (07/29/2013)

    Source: News

    This USA Today article talks about the difficulties children of seniors face when discussing driving cessation.

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  4. How to Understand and Influence an Older Driver — National (07/01/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA offers an e-booklet on how to understand and the influence of older drivers on its website.

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  5. Driving with Parkinson’s Disease — National (06/20/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA’s video on driving with Parkinson’s disease discusses how the illness affects body movements and can cause body tremors which both could affect driving safely. 

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  6. Driving with Diabetes — National (06/20/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This video created by NHTSA shows how driving with diabetes can increasingly become more difficult and impossible to continue.

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  7. Driving with Alzheimer’s Disease — National (06/20/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA’s video on driving with Alzheimer’s disease and other serious forms of dementia shows how difficult it is to drive safely when a senior is affected by one of these illnesses. 

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  8. Driving Rehabilitation Services — National (06/20/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA covers driving rehabilitation services in this video. Seniors can speak with a driving rehabilitation specialist to help determine if driving is still a safe option.

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  9. Driving After a Stroke — National (06/20/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This NHTSA video shows how driving after a stroke can be difficult because of limited mobility issues, possible vision problems and slower thinking.

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  10. Medical Conditions in Older Drivers - Law Enforcement — National (06/20/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    See how law enforcement officials can help a driver with medical problems.

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