This is an infographic of summer safety tips created by ChORUS with information from NHTSA.
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Summer Safety Tips Infographic created by ChORUS — National (06/22/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTransportation: What Caregivers Need to Know — National (06/17/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFinding alternatives for times, you can't get your loved ones where they need to go likely will require some research. The types of transit available differ widely from location to location.
TRAFFIC SAFETY FACTS- Distracted Driving 2020 — National (06/08/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration works to reduce the occurrence of distracted driving and raise awareness of its danger. This fact sheet helps bring awareness for distracted driving.
Transportation gaps may persist for rural older adults despite infrastructure dollars — National (05/24/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSome $2 billion in federal money will soon be unlocked for rural transit projects, but it may not be enough to resolve long-standing accessibility issues older Americans face.
5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible — National (02/09/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAARPs 5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible is a good starting point in the process of learning what you can add to your vehicle. An occupational therapist can help you find the safest and appropriate gear to help with your mobility.
Introducing practical tools for fit to drive assessment of the elderly — National (12/31/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTherefore, it is recommended that the selected tools be used in practical batteries to assess the driving skills of the elderly.
Sample Press Release- Target Audience: State Driver Licensing Agency — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSample Press Release-Target Audience: Medical Professionals — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSample Press Release- Target Audience: Law Enforcement — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIs It Still Safe for Your Aging Parent to Drive? — National (11/09/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIf you suspect your elderly parent isn't driving as well as they used to, there are actions you can take to help.