Good drivers are alert, think clearly, and make good decisions. When people with Alzheimer's disease are not able to do these things, they should stop driving. But some people may not want to stop driving or even think there is a problem.
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Driving Safety and Alzheimer's Disease — National
Source: ExpertTransportation & Rural Road Safety — National
Source: UniversityEvery day in the U.S. over 110 people die from preventable motor vehicle crashes — a leading cause of death in the country and in our state. In Iowa, in addition to the burden on victims’ families, the total cost of crash-related deaths in 2013 was nearly 400 million dollars.
People with Disabilities and Access to Health Care — National
Source: Expert1 in 4 adults in the United States, or 61 million people, have at least one of these disabilities: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living. Anyone can have a disability at any point in their life.
Worksheet on Medication — National
Source: ExpertThis form can help keep your medication in order as they may change over time.
Aging and Disability Transportation Overview — National
Source: ExpertTo ensure that community transportation services are available to everyone, particular attention should be paid to the needs and preferences of older adults and people with disabilities.
Medicines Risk Fact Sheet — National
Source: ExpertPrescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines dietary supplements, and even some herbal products, can cause side effects that increase your risk for a fall or motor vehicle crash.
Distracted Driving — National
Source: ExpertDistracted driving is doing another activity that takes the driver's attention away from driving. It can increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash. Visit the CDC website for find more information.
Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home — National
Source: ExpertPlanning ahead is hard because you never know how your needs might change. The NIH wrote an article about how to age in place.
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix — National
Source: ExpertYou can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability.
Time to be Bold — National
Source: ExpertTime To Be Bold connects people with vision loss to the services and information needed to get back on track with living life.