Several important questions regarding cognitive aging and dementia in older people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) are the focus of this narrative review: Do older PwMS have worse cognitive decline compared to older people without MS?
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Cognitive Decline in Older People with Multiple Sclerosis—A Narrative Review of the Literature — National (06/02/2022)
Source: NewsAlzheimer’s and driving: a potentially deadly combination — National (03/04/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationEvery individual’s experience with dementia is different, and Dr. Neha Lodha CSU believes that by identifying and measuring behavioral biomarkers, it may be possible to prolong the time when individuals with cognitive impairments
Raging Aging Symposium series, 2021 (session recordings) — National (01/14/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramA pop-up symposium supported by a grant from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
Driving With Diabetes: How to Stay Safe — National (01/11/2022)
Source: ExpertFor many Americans, driving is a big part of life. Most people with diabetes can do it safely, but there are some things to keep in mind before you get behind the wheel.
Driving Performance in Older Adults: Current Measures, Findings, and Implications for Roadway Safety — National (01/07/2022)
Source: ExpertThe purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive and detailed resource on the topics of cognition and driving for clinicians, research, and policymakers working on efforts related to older adult drivers.
Balancing the Physical & Cognitive Changes that Impact Safe Driving & Mobility | RAS — Georgia (01/05/2022)
Source: ExpertThe Georgia Department of Public health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a brief series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation of Balancing the Physical & Cognitive Change that Impact Driving.
ChOURS Lobby Slides — National (10/25/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIntegrate one or more of the lobby slides into the information messaging systems you use for those in your waiting areas.
ChORUS Lobby Slides — National (10/25/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationIntegrate one or more of the lobby slides into the information messaging systems you use for those in your waiting areas.
ARU Full Participant Manual — National (10/01/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis course is designed so that those involved in aging road user safety can gain the skills and knowledge to manage a successful and sustainable aging road user safety program.
How Do I Know if My Aging Parent Is Safe to Drive? — National (09/09/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIf you notice that your aging parents are making some driving errors, it could be time to talk to them about giving up the keys. it can be difficult for elderly drivers to give up driving since they don't want to lose that freedom.