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  1. Handbook for Designing Roadways for the Aging Population — National (06/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This 3rd Edition of FHWA's popular resource for selecting proven crash countermeasures that protect older adults covers 51 treatment options, including their rationale for inclusion and a guide for selecting projects using the Handbook.

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  2. Effect of a Group Intervention to Promote Older Adults’ Adjustment to Driving Cessation on Community Mobility: A Randomized Controlled Trial — National (06/01/2014)

    Source: Professional Association

    The UQDRIVE program, a group education, and support program was developed to meet the needs associated with driving cessation for older adults. The current study investigated the effect of the program on community mobility.

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  3. Seniors’ and Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Using Driving Simulators in Clinical Settings — National (04/22/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This paper weighs whether potential clients and physicians would use driving simulators in order to assess a driver’s safety knowledge behind the wheel.

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  4. The Gaps and Pathways Project for Medically-at-Risk Older Drivers — National (04/22/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This brief paper describes the contents of the special issue and offers links to the specific content developed by AOTA/NHSTA that can be accessed free from the AOTA Older Drivers website.

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  5. Uniform Guidelines for State highway Safety Programs — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    In this guideline, there are recommendations regarding specific partner groups like old road users to implement a comprehensive highway safety program. 

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  6. Understanding Older Drivers: An Examination of Medical Conditions, Medication Use, and Travel Behavior — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This study of two national databases provides details on older driver travel behaviors, automobility, and medication use.
     

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  7. Alzheimer’s Society Podcast April 2014 - Dementia and Driving — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s Society produced a podcast to discuss the affects of dementia on a senior’s ability to drive.

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  8. Effect of Passenger Presence on Older Drivers’ Risk of Fatal Crash Involvement — National (03/28/2014)

    Source: Expert

    To determine the association between passenger presence and risk of fatal crash involvement in relation to driver and passenger age and gender, focusing especially on drivers ages 65 and older.

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  9. Staying healthy in your car: Coping with illness and age — National (03/09/2014)

    Source: University

     How do illnesses and age affect motor vehicle safety, and how can a man keep driving in good health?

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  10. Consensus Statements on Driving for Persons with Dementia — National (02/25/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This paper works as a guide for occupational therapists when addressing driving, mobility and dementia in seniors.

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