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  1. Driving After Traumatic Brain Injury — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    A brain injury can affect the skills needed to drive safely. If and when an injured person may safely return to driving should be addressed early in recovery.

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  2. Driving Can Present Challenges for Older Adults — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    As we age, however, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in heavy traffic or in inclement weather might become more challenging.

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  3. Americans with Disabilities Act: Requirements for Section 5310 Recipients — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    The U.S. DOT regulations pertaining to transportation, 49 CFR Parts 27, 37, and 38,are written to ensure non-discrimination so that people with disabilities will not be excluded from or denied participation in using transportation.

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  4. Safe Driving for Older Adults — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Learn more about the different factors that can affect driving as you age and signs of when it may be time to stop driving.

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  5. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an impact to the head that disrupts normal brain function. TBI may affect a person's cognitive abilities, including learning and thinking skills.

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  6. Should You Stop Driving — National 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Below are some conversation starters, tools, and resources to help you cope with changes in driving, safety, and retiring from driving.

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  7. Distracted Driving Behaviors and Beliefs among Older Adults: A LongROAD Analysis of the Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety Study — National 

    Source: Expert

    This research explores the behaviors and attitudes of elderly drivers regarding cell phone use while driving as well as the prevalence of specific modes of cell phone use including talking, texting, browsing the internet, and navigating.

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  8. Ending Distracted Driving is Everyone's Responsibility — National 

    Source: Expert

    NSC has great resources and infomration around distracted driving during the month of April. Take the safe-driving pledge

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  9. Community Mobility & Driving with Older Adults — National 

    Source: Expert

    Community mobility is essential for people meet their daily needs such as going to the grocery store, the pharmacy, the bank and medical appointments. 

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  10. ChORUS Press Release Older Americans Month 2024 — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Use the ChORUS Press Release in your Older Americans Months efforts to spread the word about older driver safety during the month of May.

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