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How cycling can be a great — and safe — exercise as you get older — National (08/07/2023)
Source: NewsOlder Population NHTSA Crash Stats 2021 — National (08/01/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationFor the purposes of this fact sheet, the term “older”—in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants—refers to people 65 and older.
NHTSA Crash Stats "Pedestrians" 2023 — National (08/01/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA Pedestrian Fact sheet for 2023. This fact sheet defines a pedestrian involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down.
Study: Many older adults with mild cognitive impairment are still driving — National (07/20/2023)
Source: NewsResearchers assessed more than 600 adults over 65 years old in Nueces County, Texas, who had cognitive assessment scores that indicated a likelihood of impairment.
Senior Center Presentation — National (07/13/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS developed a presentation slide deck that you can use to present to older adults to promote older driver safety in your community.
Driving With Hearing Loss? — National (04/15/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRead about how driving with hearingloss can affect your loved ones. Work with your audiologist and take these steps to stay safe behind the wheel.
How to Know When Your Parents Should Stop Driving — National (03/31/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving is one of the greatest symbols of independence and control we enjoy. So just how do you know when your parents should stop driving?
Using Modern Methods - Technology to Assist Older Drivers Lifesavers Presentation — National (03/23/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS presentation on Using Modern Methods - Technology to Assist Older Drivers, at the 2023 Lifesavers conference.
Cognitive test for older drivers tied to more safety for them, study shows — National (02/21/2023)
Source: NewsAs a group, older drivers are less likely to survive a server crash, and studies show they are particularly vulnerable in intersections.
Road To Zero Safe Mobility for Older Adult Webinar — National (02/20/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis webinar will explore some of the data behind older driver safety and support available for alternative commutes.