Aging in place can be challenging for many older adults, no matter where they live, but is especially daunting for those living in rural areas.
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Few Aging in Place Programs Focus on Rural Areas — National
Source: NewsProviding Options to Rural Older Adults — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFor older adults living in rural communities, the challenge of aging in place is often magnified. What specific programs and policies have proven successful and could be replicated?
Transportation Technical Assistance Coordination Library (TACL) — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTACL provides a sustainable methodology and platform for access and findability of rural and tribal transit coordination resources across a diverse rant of transportation technical assistance
Older Drivers and Pedestrians Special Rule — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act created a new Special Rule for older drivers and pedestrians under 23 USC 148(g)(2), which was cont. under the FAST Act.
A Proclamation on Older Americans Month, 2023 — National
Source: NewsWhite House Proclamation Older Americans are the pillars of our community, and we owe it to them to value their wisdom, celebrate their contributions, and champion their well-being.
Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDriving is a key to independence from the moment we get our first license. Most of us want to hold onto that key for as long as we safely can. This resource created by NHTSA can help.
Tip Sheet: Becoming A Non-Driver? Find Alternate Transportation Options — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe HealthinAging.org tip sheet helps older drivers create an alternative transportation solution to maintain their independence.
Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure Online — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Fitness to Drive Screening Measure is not a diagnostic instrument. It is intended to be used by caregivers and/or family members or friends of the driver to assist with the identification of driving difficulty.
Sidewalks — National
Source: Professional AssociationSafe, accessible, and well-maintained sidewalks are a fundamental and necessary investment for cities and have been found to enhance general public health maximizing social capital. Read more from NACTO about sidewalk safety.
Keeping Our Older Drivers Safe on the Road — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn about how to our older drivers safety on the road by reading the NHTSA older page.