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Countermeasures That Work: An Introductory Resource For Rural Communities — National (07/01/2024)
Source: US Department of TransportationBetween the Lines - NCGHSP — North Carolina (04/08/2024)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLearn about resources and transportation options for older adults with mild cognitive impairments from the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program's latest video, Between the Lines.
The film highlights the process for assessing older adults' driving capabilities, emphasizing early identification and reporting of at-risk drivers. The ending provides guidance for healthcare providers on addressing driving safety in patients with mild cognitive impairment and directing them to resources and evaluations to ensure their safety and independence.
Road To Zero Safe Mobility for Older Adult Webinar — National (02/02/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationThis webinar will explore some of the data behind older driver safety and support available for alternative commutes.
55+ Driver Safety Program (website) — National (12/14/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe website hosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health describes the state's 55+ Driver Safety Program and its activities, including CarFit, Yellow Dot, an annual virtual workshop.
55+ Driver Safety Program (website) — National (12/14/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe website hosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health describes the state's 55+ Driver Safety Program and its activities, including CarFit, Yellow Dot, an annual virtual workshop.
Fall Prevention in Older Adults — National (07/18/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationResources are provided for reducing fall risks, including self-assessments, suggestions for home modifications, and a review of evidence-based strength & balance exercise programs.
Research on older Adults' Mobility: 2021 Meeting Summary Report — National (06/01/2022)
Source: NewsA meeting to spotlight research on older adults' mobility was held virtually due to COVID in Jan 2021. Under NHTSA sponsorship this meeting provided a multi-disciplinary forum oriented towards interested parties sharing research.
Newly Released Estimates Show Traffic Fatalities Reached a 16-Year High in 2021 — National (05/17/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA projects that an estimated 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, a 10.5% increase from the 38,824 fatalities in 2020. The project is the highest number of fatalities since 2005.
Early Estimates of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities And Fatality Rate by Sub-Categories in 2021 — National (05/01/2022)
Source: ExpertThe report shows the increased trend in fatalities in 2020 has continued into 2021, and the increased trend in fatality rate per 100 million VMT in 2020 continued into the first quarter of 2021.
Raging Aging Symposium series, 2021 (session recordings) — National (01/14/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramA pop-up symposium supported by a grant from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.