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  1. Traffic Safety Facts Older Population — National (05/01/2021)

    Source: US Department of Transportation
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  2. What Is Your Role In Talking About Older Road User Safety — National (03/23/2021)

    Source: Professional Association

    Health care providers can be vital in helping older road users recognize when it might be time to change their driving habits, seek a driving assessment to identify adaptations to their car and driving, or planning for the future. 

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  3. Timing is Key When Planning Your Driving Retirement — National (03/17/2021)

    Source: News

    Retiring from driving shouldn't mean sacrificing mobility! Thoughtful planning with caregivers makes all the difference and ensures your ability to stay independent when driving is no longer an option. 

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  4. What to Know About Frailty in Older Adults — National (03/17/2021)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Some older people can become very weak and everyday activities can become hard to do. This may be due to health conditions call fratily. 

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  5. Pioneering Women in Road Safety — National (03/16/2021)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Women’s role in the automotive industry is often overlooked by figures such as Henry Ford or Walter P. Chrysler. But many features in our cars that we enjoy today were invented by women.

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  6. 5 Public Transportation Safety Tips For Seniors — National (02/18/2021)

    Source: Professional Association

    Following are five safety tips that all aging adults can use when riding public transportation.

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  7. Keeping Your Mobility With CarFit — National (02/11/2021)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Carfit is an educational program that provides information explaining a range of vehicle safety features and offers guidance on how to adjust those features to optimize the benefit of individual body size and stature.

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  8. Driving and Aging: The Impact of Physical and Cognitive Changes — National (01/15/2021)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Age-related physical and cognitive impairments can make driving difficult and even dangerous. Learn the importance of driver safety for older adults, including the physical and cognitive variables that impact driving ability. 

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  9. Identifying Policy Approaches to Extending the Safe Mobility of Older Adults — National (01/01/2021)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Research that examines effective policies and practices in driver licensing of older and medically at-risk drivers. 

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  10. Give The Gift of Safety — National (12/29/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Changing one's driving habits can be difficult, but you as a loved one of an older driver, can have a major impact on their safety on the road. 

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