The purpose of this investigation was to determine what older adults find most concerning about driving as they age and how these concerns are related to driving skills, behaviors, and experiences.
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Driving concerns among older adults: Associations with driving skill, behaviors, and experiences — National
Source: ExpertSocial Media Messaging for Law Enforcement Professionals — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is the social media messaging for Law Enforcement Professionals.
Social Media Messaging for State Driver Licensing Agencies — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is the social media messaging for State Driver Licensing Agencies professionals.
Social Media Messaging for Older Adults — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is the social media messaging for older adults.
People with Disabilities and Access to Health Care — National
Source: Expert1 in 4 adults in the United States, or 61 million people, have at least one of these disabilities: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living. Anyone can have a disability at any point in their life.
Healthy Habits at Age 60 and Beyond — National
Source: Professional AssociationSmall changes can improve your health, this article goes over different ways you can add healthy habits to your life.
What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.
Driving in Winter Weather — National
Source: US Department of TransportationHelpful driving tips for older road users about how to prepare for driving in the winter months. Whether it's snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions.
Driving Evaluations by an Occupational Therapist — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) website has information about occupational therapists and their ability to conduct office/clinic evaluations behind of the wheel of a car.