You should plan for your parent’s eventual “driving retirement” when physical and cognitive changes make driving too difficult. Learn what to look for and how to navigate this tricky conversation.
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How to Help Aging Parents Drive Longer — National
Source: Professional Association10 Top Car Safety Features for Seniors — National
Source: Professional AssociationBut some of the amazing optional safety features in late-model vehicles enhance safety even further. And they are top picks for baby boomers and other older drivers.
What Should You Keep in the Car? — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationEvery vehicle should have an emergency supply kit in the trunk. Learn what goes into the Emergency Supply Kit with a list from National Safety Council.
How Does Your Car Fit — National
Source: Professional AssociationTrihead wrote an article about the benefits of carfit and the importance of having your car fit you to keep you safe on the road.
Few Aging in Place Programs Focus on Rural Areas — National
Source: NewsAging in place can be challenging for many older adults, no matter where they live, but is especially daunting for those living in rural areas.
My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults California — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramState-based information on programs supporting older drivers in California, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
Transportation Services — North Carolina
Source: State Agency/ProgramTransportation services provide travel to and/or from community resources providing needed services or carrying out activities of daily living.
Signs that an Older Adult’s Driving Skills Need Testing — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe following are warning signs that an older adult may need to have a professional test about whether driving is still safe.
You hold the keys to your transportation — Florida
Source: Professional AssociationThis tip card addresses the keys to achieving safe mobility for life and directs you to specific transportation resources.
State Highway Safety Offices / Countermeasures that Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationCountermeasures That Work is intended to be reference guide for State Highway Safety Offices to help select effective, science based traffic safety countermeasures to address highway safety problems.