Use this fact sheet to identify medicines that can put you at risk with potential side effects that can affect your driving, and questions to ask your doctors.
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Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Walkability Checklist is a checklist to rate your neighborhood’s walkability.
The Effects of Aging on Driving Poster — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS developed posters that you can use in any location
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Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSlide one of Lobby Slides Plan for the Road Ahead
Older Americans Month Press Release General Audience — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPress Release for General Audience related to Older Americans Month.
How to Use these Resources to Strengthen Professional and Community Partnerships — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS developed ideas on activities and event using the OAM resources that will increase older driver traffic safety within your community.
Family Member and Caregiver Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPedestrian Bicycle Safety Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFitness- to- Drive Screening — National
Source: UniversityThe FTDS is a web-based tool for caregivers, and or family members of older drivers and clinicians to identify at-risk older drivers.
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix — National
Source: ExpertYou can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability.