The role of practitioners is to do detailed functional and medical assessments related to driving safety.
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Functional Assessment of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAmerica’s Rural Roads — National (09/01/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationOlder drivers also experience slower cognition, have longer reaction times, and may have difficulty with some of the physical aspects of the driving tasks.
Traveling with Seniors? Read Our Summer Safety Travel Tips! — National (07/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationHope Senior Home Care wants to share tips to make traveling easier with your elderly loved ones.
Fall Prevention in Older Adults — National (07/18/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationResources are provided for reducing fall risks, including self-assessments, suggestions for home modifications, and a review of evidence-based strength & balance exercise programs.
Pedestrian Bike Safety Resource sheet — National (06/10/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationHow To Speak To Someone About Giving Up Driving — National (06/03/2022)
Source: ExpertIf you’re concerned your spouse, parent, relative or friend might no longer be able to drive safely, it may be time for a conversation. Read on to learn how to approach someone about giving up driving.
Early Estimates of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities And Fatality Rate by Sub-Categories in 2021 — National (05/01/2022)
Source: ExpertThe report shows the increased trend in fatalities in 2020 has continued into 2021, and the increased trend in fatality rate per 100 million VMT in 2020 continued into the first quarter of 2021.
Driver’s License Renewal Laws for Older Drivers — National (04/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationDriver's license renewal time including seniors will be viewed as an individual, not as part of a group. this is the time to ask yourself the tough question: Should I continue the drive?
Driving and Community Mobility for the Older Adult — National (03/31/2022)
Source: ExpertThree 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.
Can You Drive With Multiple Sclerosis? — National (03/24/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIn this article, we examine how MS affects driving, how to get evaluated, and what modifications can be made to your car.