Three themes emerged from the data: perspectives on falling, driving = independence and freedom, and utilization and knowledge of resources. The role OT practitioners can play in addressing these areas will be reviewed.
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Driving and Community Mobility for the Older Adult — National (03/31/2022)
Source: ExpertTravel Patterns of American Adults with Disabilities — National (01/03/2022)
Source: ExpertThis report uses data from the 2017 National Household Travel Survey to examine the daily travel patterns of American adults with travel-limiting disabilities and data from 2001-2009 to look at trends over time.
Solo Agers Can Find Independence in Planning and Advocacy — National (06/23/2021)
Source: ExpertOlder adults who lack the historically traditional support system of a spouse and/or adult children face greater challenges related to personal finance, access to healthcare and long-term care, and personal autonomy as they age. These individuals are commonly referred to as “Solo Agers.” The options available for most older adults to make major life decisions generally require another person to act on their behalf as a representative or advocate. Therefore, Solo Agers must use strategic planning and engage experienced advocates for a successful life in their later years.
North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program — North Carolina (01/05/2020)
Source: ExpertNorth Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program created a comprehensive website related to senior driver information. This site features 3 different sections with information: Drivers, Caregivers, Professionals.
Driving and Dementia: When it’s time to turn over the keys — National (08/20/2019)
Source: ExpertTom Kalina, MS/OTR, CDRS, talks about seeing different scenarios of older drivers with dementia.
Older Drivers at High Crash Risk are ‘Most Distractible’ — National (04/02/2019)
Source: ExpertOlder drivers rated at high crash risk on a computerized vision test are more likely to have driving problems related to distractions in the car.
Could CarFit Be a Good Fit For You? — National (03/19/2018)
Source: ExpertCarfit is a free educational program developed in collaboration with AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association that promotes safe driving and mobility among older drivers.
Development of a curriculum and roadside screening tool for Law enforcement identification of medical impairment in aging drivers — National (12/03/2016)
Source: ExpertAdditional information showing how the DOSCI tool was developed and tested as a roadside screening tool can be found at the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health.
Exploration of Older Drivers’ Speeding Behavior — National (10/01/2016)
Source: ExpertSpeeding increases crash risk and resulting injury severity. Older drivers are at increased risk of injury due to frailty, at increased risk of crashing due to slower reaction times compared to younger drivers.
Driving Simulator Training Is Associated with Reduced Inhibitory Workload in Older Drivers — National (07/04/2016)
Source: ExpertIn demanding cognitive tasks, older people mostly experience more problems than younger people, and their brain workload is higher.