Over 80 percent of older adults have a driver’s license. Older adults who drive a car have freedom and independence. They feel more in control and satisfied with their lives.
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Over 80 percent of older adults have a driver’s license. Older adults who drive a car have freedom and independence. They feel more in control and satisfied with their lives.
There is no reason to let physical limitations restrict your travel. In addition to making sure your car is properly serviced and ready for the trip, here are more tips for traveling by car.
Read about how to have a difficult driving conversation in the Alzheimer's Today Magazine.
When families and older adults plan ahead for community mobility, they have the most choices and the most power.
Use the ChORUS press release in your publications to spread the word about older driver safety during ODSAW 2023
Countermeasures That Work is intended to be reference guide for State Highway Safety Offices to help select effective, science based traffic safety countermeasures to address highway safety problems.
When ability behind the wheel starts to diminish, there are ways to address the issue.
Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services has put together a brochure for residents detailing signs of unsafe driving and what can be done about it. it also gives information on how to report an unsafe driver.
To learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.
Today’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.