Listed inside are possible ways to identify a person whose driving may be impaired due to Alzheimer's disease or dementia and tips to help you respond
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Identifying and Helping a Driver with Alzheimer’s Disease — National
Source: Professional AssociationLobby Slide three — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLobby Slide three: Whether planning for a road trip or running a quick errand make sure you are safe on the road.
Lobby Slide two — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLobby Slide 2: Safe mobility is the key to keeping an active lifestyle.
Law Enforcement Reporting of at Risk Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Driver Licensing Policies and Practices Database: This database shows each state's Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting older and Medically- At-Risk drivers.
Pocket Guide Screening and Management of Age Related Driving Impairment — National
Source: ExpertThis reference tool includes information on who to screen and how to report drivers with medical conditions. It also provides a listing of tests recommended by the American Geriatric Society to determine driving fitness.
Recognizing Dementia in Drivers for Law Enforcement — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a brief series of pop-up presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Recognizing Dementia in Drivers for Law Enforcement."
Resources for Law Enforcement — National
Source: ExpertThe Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for Law Enforcement. This content is password protected if you don't have a password, contact treds@ucsd.edu for free access to the videos
Identification and Referral of Medically Impaired Older Drivers — National
Source: ExpertThe “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety,” is a two-hour POST certified training for CPT credit delivered by a team of health and law enforcement professionals.
Law Enforcement Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAlzheimer's Initiatives — National
Source: Professional AssociationInternational Association of Chief of Police Alzheimer’s Initiative is a comprehensive toolkit for law enforcement.