Techniques for interviewing caregivers and search and rescue when someone with dementia goes missing by car.
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Husband Goes Missing in Car CO — Colorado (05/31/2013)
Source: Professional AssociationDrivers Education for Older Drivers Remains for 2 Years, Researcher Finds — National (04/26/2013)
Source: NewsIn seeming contrast to the notion that the elderly often have memory problems, a new study finds driver retraining to be an effective strategy for improving the safe-driving habits of older drivers over the long term.
Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices) — National (06/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's publication "Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices)"
Older Driver Safety Training — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Sheriffs’ Association website has several links for those interested in older driver safety.
Lobby Slide Four — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPlan for Road Safety
Lobby Slide 5 — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPlanning ahead means peace of mind for you and those around you.
Social Media Messaging for Law Enforcement Professionals — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is the social media messaging for Law Enforcement Professionals.
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.
Law Enforcement Professionals Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAlzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Presentation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPresentation from the Alzheimer's Association about demonstrating awareness of the risk associated with wandering behavior, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, list of techniques for effectively interacting with a person with Alzheimer's.