Provides links to several free tools available for older patients, their family members, and caregivers to identify at-risk older drivers.
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Self-Assessment and Caregivers’ Rating Tools — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationHerramientas para la autoevaluación y la calificación del cuidador — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProporciona enlaces a varias herramientas gratuitas disponibles para pacientes mayores, sus familiares y cuidadores para identificar a los conductores mayores en riesgo.
Planifi cación del transporte para con ductores mayores — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationLo guía a través de los pasos para desarrollar su plan de transporte.
Pedestrian Bystander Care Animation — National (09/29/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationPedestrian bystander animation video by NHTSA.
Seniors and Driving: When Having “The Talk” Isn’t Enough — National (09/15/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationEditor Julie Davis tells the story of her father passing after driving off the road and rolling over in his car.
Senior Driving: Be Proactive and Understand Your Limitations — National (09/15/2020)
Source: NewsDavid Wallace, the Traffic Safety Guy, discusses seniors being proactive in their driving safety and understanding their limitations behind the wheel on this podcast.
Disability Impacts All of Us — National (09/02/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe CDC created an infographic for how disability impacts all our lives as we age.
PennDOT Safety -- Crosswalks — National (07/24/2020)
Source: ExpertPennDOT's video about crosswalks is information for the pedestrian and for the driver.
When taking away keys, don’t drive loved ones into a corner — National (06/01/2020)
Source: UniversityThe University of Mississippi Medical Center wrote a blog about what it is like for them as medical professionals having conversations with their older patients about driving and driving retirement.
Driving Retirement! Helping Aging Parents Plan For Driving Retirement — National (09/19/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationDr. Regina Koepp will answer the question, “what is driving retirement?”, and gives tips for talking with seniors about stopping driving.