Older adult drivers with cognitive impairment pose a potential safety risk to themselves and others.
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The Older Driver with Cognitive Impairment: Perceptions of Driving Ability and Results of a Behind the Wheel Test — National (02/04/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationInfographic: 3 Tips to Stop a Person with Dementia From Driving When Reasoning Didn’t Work — National (01/19/2016)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Alzheimer’s blog posted an infographic (via www.alz.org) with 3 tips on how to stop a person with dementia from driving when reasoning with them hasn’t worked.
Public transportation fear — National (01/19/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationI need to stop driving, but I am afraid to ride public transportation. Would love any thoughts on options. I live in a mid-size city with bus & subway, but both feel too crowded and rushed.
Diminished Motor Skills: ‘Silver Tsunami’ of Elderly Drivers Prompts Tough Decisions — National (11/23/2015)
Source: NewsThis article discusses the growing aging population and its impact on the roads as more drivers become seniors.
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities — Pennsylvania (11/10/2015)
Source: Local ProgramA blog for Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities.
Assessing Elderly Drivers: Ability Means More Than Age — National (04/08/2015)
Source: For Profit OrganizationEdmunds.com gives information on its website on how to determine a senior’s driving ability.
Does Attention Capacity Moderate the Effect of Driver Distraction in Older Drivers? — National (04/01/2015)
Source: ExpertWith age, a decline in attention capacity may occur and this may impact driving performance especially while distracted.
How to Drive With Physical Disability — National (03/04/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationA physical disability may affect the function of a person's body, but it should never affect person independence. Driving is a skill that promotes freedom and can be adapted so almost anyone with a physical disability can be mobile.
There Are Big Negatives When Older People Stop Driving — National (03/04/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationConsumer Affairs reports that a University of Missouri researcher says the negative consequences of taking away a driver’s keys because of loss of mobility and individuality outweigh safety concerns of them staying on the road.
Unexpected Outcomes for Elderly Couples Who Stop Driving — National (02/24/2015)
Source: NewsEven if just one member of a couple stops driving, negative consequences result for both the driver and non-driver, a study concludes.