This fact sheet provides guidelines to help caregivers and persons with dementia decide when and how to limit or stop driving.
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Dementia and Driving — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder Drivers Safety OHIO — Ohio
Source: State Agency/ProgramTo prevent these crashes, Ohio has state and local programs and resources that can help older adopt strategies to stay safe on the road, as well as find alternatives to driving if they can no longer do so safety.
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next 5 years.
Safety Issues & Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationUse National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Safety Issues & Recall website to find your vehicle and see if it needs updates.
Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertMedicines help us live longer and healthier. but taking them the wrong way or mixing certain drugs can be dangerous.
Who Provides Driver Rehabilitation Services — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists representing advanced experience and expertise in diverse areas within the field.
Taking the Keys Away: What to Do If a Senior Won't Stop Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationMany family caregivers sometimes fear that their aging loved ones are no longer safe behind the wheel. Hesitation to act on this worry is normal, but ignoring the warning signs that a senior is unfit to drive is.
ChORUS Law Enforcement Resource — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMature Driver Improvement Courses — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThere are ten organizations that offers the PennDOT- approved Basic and Refresher Mature Driving Improvement courses.
Defensive Driving for Mature Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAs we age, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision, and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in traffic or work zones, through weather or even night becomes more challenging