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  1. Best ways to get around rural areas without a car — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    So what do people without the option of driving do to get around in rural America? It often comes down to learning to use a patchwork of available options.

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  2. Driving and ALS — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    ​There are ways to gauge whether you can still safely drive, and transportation alternatives if you need to delegate driving.

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  3. Older Driver Safety Concern Rises In U.S. And Europe As People Age — National 

    Source: News

    The number of adults 65 and older increased by 29% between 2012 and 2021 in the United States.

    For older adults, mobility is essential to staying engaged, active, and independent, experts say, and many of them continue to be active drivers on the nation's roads.

    But in 2021, nearly 7,500 people in that age group were killed in traffic crashes, accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities.

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  4. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Understand, Be Proactive, Plan — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    During this week we explore options and choices for clients when “life happens,” affecting driving and mobility and occupational therapy’s response to these changes.

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  5. Older Driver Safety Traffic Safety Marketing — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Older drivers face unique safety concerns including vision, reflexes, and physical fitness. We have materials to help guide the discussion with older drivers, and children and caregivers of aging adults.

    Many assets are available in English and Spanish. Share this information with partner organizations to help spread the message across all communities.

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  6. CAN Help Desk — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    An older loved one with Alzheimer’s? If you are a family caregiver and have questions or just need to talk, consider reaching out to the Caregiver Help Desk.

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  7. Helping Older Drivers Stay Safe: A Guide for Family & Friends — National 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Helping an older driver stay safe starts with paying attention to how well they are performing tasks, both inside the car and out. Next, we’ll discuss some of the changes you may want to discuss with an older family member or friend.

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  8. Prevent Blindness, Provides Free Resources on AMD and Low Vision Including Dedicated Webpages, Fact Sheets, New Spanish-language Graphics, An Interactive Patient Guide, and More — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    As part of February’s Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month, Prevent Blindness is offering free resources to the public to help educate and empower individuals.

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  9. Low Vision Glasses For Driving, Keeping You In The Driver’s Seat — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Living with poor eyesight and losing the ability to drive may lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and withdrawal from society.  We must do all possible to maintain the patient’s self-sufficient.

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  10. Time For Them To Stop Driving? 6 Tips for Having “The Talk” With Seniors — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    When ability behind the wheel starts to diminish, there are ways to address the issue.

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