The article follows up with information on a new study that “found that drivers aged 65 and older are only about 16 percent likelier to cause a crash than drivers aged 25 to 64.”
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Senior Drivers Aren’t Unsafe Drivers — National (07/19/2007)
Source: NewsGiving Up Driving May Be Express Lane To Long-term Care — National (07/19/2006)
Source: NewsResearchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have found that elders who stay behind the wheel are less likely to enter nursing homes or assisted living centers than those who have never driven or who have given up driving altogether.
Pedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons — National (06/01/2003)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety studied the walking speed of older pedestrians, and suggested ways to improve signal timing to improve safety while not increasing congestion.
We Need to Talk: The Difficult Driving Conversation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThere may come a time when you question whether a loved one is still safe to drive. But how do you know when it's time to stop driving? AARP developed this article to help recognize the signs and symptoms.
Dementia and Driving — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis fact sheet provides guidelines to help caregivers and persons with dementia decide when and how to limit or stop driving.
Helping older drivers fight distracted driving: NCSU researchers target ‘Attention Failure’ — National
Source: NewsResearcher From North Carolin State University and Texas Tech have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their attentional performance during driving
Tip Sheet: Hot Weather Safety Tips For Older Adults — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder adults and individuals with cronic medical conditions are at high risk of deveopling heat related illnesses, because of aging-related physical changes in the body chronic health coniditons and even effect taking some medication
Your Go-To Guide for Volunteering with Seniors — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAARP has compiled some ideas for different ways to lend a hand, a listening ear, or your skills to seniors- from reminiscing to making new memories. Remember, simply giving your time and conversation can sometimes mean the most.
How To Volunteer As A Senior — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAgingInPlace created an article with helpful tips on how Seniors can get involved in volunteering.
Unchecked Recalls Pose Roadway Risks — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationCheck to Protect is a campaign that focuses on drivers of vehicles five years old or older and rivers of used cars.