Search the ChORUS Library

Tips for Your Search

To start, enter a keyword or phrase to find library resources of interest and select “Apply”. Your search results will appear. To filter your results, select one or more filter options from the filter categories (i.e., Audience, Type, Source, etc.). You can choose one or more filters from one or more categories. If you select more than one filter, resources will appear for both of your choices. For example, if you select Individuals and Law Enforcement as Audiences and Screening and Testing as a Topic you will yield a list of all screening and testing materials associated with both audiences.

  1. The Gaps and Pathways Project for Medically-at-Risk Older Drivers — National (04/22/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This brief paper describes the contents of the special issue and offers links to the specific content developed by AOTA/NHSTA that can be accessed free from the AOTA Older Drivers website.

    Open Link

  2. Seniors’ and Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Using Driving Simulators in Clinical Settings — National (04/22/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This paper weighs whether potential clients and physicians would use driving simulators in order to assess a driver’s safety knowledge behind the wheel.

    Open Link

  3. Disease-, Age-related Effects of HIV May Impact Driving Abilities of Middle-aged and Older Adults — Alabama (04/02/2014)

    Source: News

    Nearly half of people living with HIV experience cognitive deficits that may impact instrumental activities of daily living, including driving, according research.

    Open Link

  4. Alzheimer’s Society Podcast April 2014 - Dementia and Driving — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s Society produced a podcast to discuss the affects of dementia on a senior’s ability to drive.

    Open Link

  5. Staying healthy in your car: Coping with illness and age — National (03/09/2014)

    Source: University

     How do illnesses and age affect motor vehicle safety, and how can a man keep driving in good health?

    Open Link

  6. Consensus Statements on Driving for Persons with Dementia — National (02/25/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This paper works as a guide for occupational therapists when addressing driving, mobility and dementia in seniors.

    Open Link

  7. Fit for the Road: Older Drivers’ Crash Rates Continue to Drop — National (02/20/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that older drivers were less likely to be involved in car crashes than prior generations and that they’re also less likely to be killed or injured in a car accident.

    Open Link

  8. Driving Tips for Seniors — National (01/01/2014)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    AAA produced a video with reminders and tips for senior drivers. Tips include following speed limits and sticking to familiar roads when driving at night.

    Open Link

  9. Compendium of Traffic Safety Research Projects (1985-2013) — National (01/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Brief summaries of research on alcohol-involved driving, drug-involved driving, occupant protection (e.g., seat belts, and child safety seats), speed and other unsafe driving behaviors. 

    Open Link

  10. How to Understand and Influence an Older Driver — National (07/01/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA offers an e-booklet on how to understand and the influence of older drivers on its website.

    Open Link

Filter by Audience(s)

Filter by Topic(s) of Interest

Filter by Type(s)

Filter by Source

Filter by Publish Date

Filter by State(s)