As you get older and start living out your golden years, there are a lot of different reasons driving a car may no longer be an option for transportation. It could be a medical condition that makes it unsafe to drive,
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Essential Safety Tips for Seniors Using Public Transportation — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationHow to Talk With Seniors About Their Unsafe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationTalking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving up that freedom can be very difficult to accept.
Mature Pedestrians — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe FHA has made many strides to increase pedestrian safety. Click here to learn how you can be safer when you are out and about.
Prescription & Over-The-Counter Drugs & Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationAAA recommends being proactive by asking your doctor or pharmacist about how your medications could affect your driving ability. In fact, AAA suggests that only about half of doctors mention the potential driving risk to patients
Driving Safety Tips for Senior Drivers — Texas
Source: For Profit OrganizationAmerican Safety Council published safety tips for senior drivers and senior license requirements in Texas.
Prevention of Injuries in Older Adults — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe 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.
What “Solo Agers” Should Know About Planning for the Future — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationWhen I think about aging, I often focus on the fact that I have no children. In addition, my husband is almost seven years older than me, and he has Parkinson’s disease. Therefore, I must consider the likelihood that I will face my older age alone.
GoGo Grandparent — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationOur mission is to make on-demand services accessible and reliable so we can thrive independently and confidently at home and in the community as we age. Available across the United States, Canada, and Australia.
What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.
Indiana: Senior Driver and Mobility Services — Indiana
Source: For Profit OrganizationLocated in Indiana, Senior Driving was started to provide transportation services to seniors to help them remain independent and safe.