When we think about older adults, the average person's mind drifts to the historical visions of nursing homes, wheelchairs, and gray hair but no more. The face of the older American is changing.
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Safe Driving and the Older Adult — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS Law Enforcement Resource — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS Law Enforcement Press Release — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationUse these sample press releases in newsletters, publications, or community outreach to encourage participation in recognizing and promoting older driver safety.
Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Presentation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPresentation from the Alzheimer's Association about demonstrating awareness of the risk associated with wandering behavior, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, list of techniques for effectively interacting with a person with Alzheimer's.
Law Enforcement Cards — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPocket Cards for Law Enforcement to help determine if a person is lost or confused
State Highway Safety Offices / Countermeasures that Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationCountermeasures That Work is intended to be reference guide for State Highway Safety Offices to help select effective, science based traffic safety countermeasures to address highway safety problems.
Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationEvergreen Campaign Material — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTo learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.
Older Driver Safety Training — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Sheriffs’ Association website has several links for those interested in older driver safety.
Aging Parents and Driving: How and When To Broach the Subject With Sensitivity and Understanding — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationWhether it be due to health concerns, safety concerns, or a mix of both, knowing how and when to approach such a sensitive topic can be intimidating and quite discouraging.
Read on to learn how to approach the subject and how to know when it’s time for aging parents to hang up their keys.