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  1. Cardiovascular Disease, Aging and Traffic Accidents — California (08/01/1967)

    Source: Expert

    Mean individual traffic accident and violation rates were compared for 267 “healthy” drivers and 82 senile persons. 

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  2. Prevention of Injuries in Older Adults — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    The risk of injuring themselves and others while driving is higher than that for younger adults because of age-associated changes and conditions common among older adults. 

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  3. Prescription medication and driving what are the hazards — California 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    As people age, many see increases in the number of their prescribed medications. However, at any age, the more medications you take, the greater the risk that the medications will affect your ability to drive safely. 

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  4. Medication Effects That May Impair Driving Ability — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Medscape here to talk about medicines, whether they are prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC), legal, or illegal, that have the potential to impair driving performance. 

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  5. How to Have the Difficult Driving Conversation — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Read about how to have a difficult driving conversation in the Alzheimer's Today Magazine.

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  6. 10 OTC and Prescription Drugs that Can Impair Your Driving — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Your healthcare provider or pharmacist can help if your medication is affecting your driving. Let them know if you’re having this side effect.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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