Today, with the technological advancements and availability of a wide range of home modifications, caregiving, and other services, there are many options available to help the elderly. Here are 5 ways you can help improve their life.
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5 Easy Ways to Help Our Elders — National (01/02/2022)
Source: UniversityResearch Update: Driver Rehabilitation Utilization, Factors Influencing Participation in Driver Training, and Driving Interventions — National (12/01/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationAOTA Members can sign in and read Research Update: Driver Rehabilitation Utilization, Factors Influencing Participation in Driver Training, and Driving Interventions
20 Warning Signs an Elderly Driver Is No Longer Safe Behind the Wheel — National (11/29/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationThe NHTSA advises family memebers to look for the following indicators that an elderly driver may need to stop driving and consider alternative modes of transportation.
Transport and Mobility Needs for an Ageing Society from a Policy Perspective: Review and Implications — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationThis document discusses the challenges countries face in adapting their health and social systems to meet the mobility needs of the aging population.
Grant Awarded to Help Highway Safety Initiatives Across N.C — North Carolina (11/03/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMore than $18 million in grants is being awarded to support state and local transportation safety initiatives, the North Carolina Department of Transportation announced.
S.A.L.T Forum Aims to Connect Senior Citizens with Law Enforcement — Iowa (10/26/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationForum where older adults can talk with Law Enforcement within their community
Is It Time for Your Loved One to Retire From Driving? — National (10/21/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationBecause you want to make sure your loved one doesn't become one of those unfortunate statistics, take a proactive approach to make sure your parents, partner, or spouse is still fit to drive.
Discussing driving with your aging parent: How to proceed with care and compassion — National (10/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationAddressing unsafe driving is never easy, but it's even trickier when the driver is your mom or dad. Care.com experts offer advice on how to talk to a parent about driving.
How to Speak to Your Parent’s Doctors: Tips for Successful Communication With Your Parent and Their Care Team — National (10/08/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMany aging drivers feel that driving is their lifeline-but how do we know when an older driver is no longer safe on the road? Learn about the many variables that impact driving ability and how to develop solutions.
ARU Full Participant Manual — National (10/01/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis course is designed so that those involved in aging road user safety can gain the skills and knowledge to manage a successful and sustainable aging road user safety program.