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Older Driver Safety Questions and Answers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS Law Enforcement Resource — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWeb MD: Drug Interaction Checker — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationWebMD drug interaction checker. Always consult with a medical professional with how your medications will affect driving.
Taking the Keys Away: What to Do If a Senior Won't Stop Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationMany family caregivers sometimes fear that their aging loved ones are no longer safe behind the wheel. Hesitation to act on this worry is normal, but ignoring the warning signs that a senior is unfit to drive is.
Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertMedicines help us live longer and healthier. but taking them the wrong way or mixing certain drugs can be dangerous.
Bioptic Driving State Laws — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationDoes your state allow bioptic driving? Learn more here.
Dementia and Driving — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis fact sheet provides guidelines to help caregivers and persons with dementia decide when and how to limit or stop driving.
Older Road User Program Management — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLean the skills necessary to manage a successful and sustainable older road user safety program. Individuals involved with older road user safety have specific needs that are often not met in other courses.
Assisting Aging Drivers During and After Their Decision to Retire from Driving — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramResource page that provides links to other pages related to older driver safety
Identifying and Helping a Driver with Alzheimer’s Disease — National
Source: Professional AssociationListed 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