Numerous medical conditions can make driving difficult or dangerous, ranging from eye and vision problems to conditions that might affect judgment.
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What Types of Medical Conditions Can Affect a Person’s Ability to Drive Safely? — National (05/13/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationOlder Driver Physical Fitness [Traffic Tech] — National (05/01/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis Traffic Tech Briefly summarizes two larger NHTSA reports about studies to explore the relationships between older adults' physical fitness, as measured by functional ability and activity levels, and their driving performance.
Driving and Community Mobility - Finding an Occupational Therapy Practitioner to Help with Driving Needs — National (04/02/2021)
Source: Professional Association1:06 Minute video about the process to locate an Occupational Therapist to address driving concerns following a medical event.
DCM: Listening & Addressing Driver Concerns — National (04/02/2021)
Source: Professional Association1:28 minute video an Occupational Therapist shares the impact addressing driving concerns with respect and gravity has on the clients they serve.
10 Signs a Senior May be Unsafe on the Road — National (03/27/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationHere are some signs that further investigation could be needed on assessing older drivers in their driving.
What Is Your Role In Talking About Older Road User Safety — National (03/23/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationHealth care providers can be vital in helping older road users recognize when it might be time to change their driving habits, seek a driving assessment to identify adaptations to their car and driving, or planning for the future.
Pioneering Women in Road Safety — National (03/16/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationWomen’s role in the automotive industry is often overlooked by figures such as Henry Ford or Walter P. Chrysler. But many features in our cars that we enjoy today were invented by women.
Driving and Community Mobility – Overcome Senior Drivers Concerns — National (03/04/2021)
Source: Professional Association1:23 minute video about what an older driver may expect when asking occupational therapy about driving concerns.
5 Public Transportation Safety Tips For Seniors — National (02/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationFollowing are five safety tips that all aging adults can use when riding public transportation.
You and Your Heart: What You Control — National (02/12/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationA few key decisions can give your heart that extra attention and lower your odds of a heart attack or stroke.