Learn to recognize signs of impaired driving due to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
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Driver Assessment Traffic Stop MA — National (05/31/2013)
Source: Professional AssociationDrivers Education for Older Drivers Remains for 2 Years, Researcher Finds — National (04/26/2013)
Source: NewsIn seeming contrast to the notion that the elderly often have memory problems, a new study finds driver retraining to be an effective strategy for improving the safe-driving habits of older drivers over the long term.
Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices) — National (06/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's publication "Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices)"
Law Enforcement Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAlzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Presentation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPresentation from the Alzheimer's Association about demonstrating awareness of the risk associated with wandering behavior, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, list of techniques for effectively interacting with a person with Alzheimer's.
Recognizing Dementia in Drivers for Law Enforcement — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a brief series of pop-up presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Recognizing Dementia in Drivers for Law Enforcement."
Pocket Guide Screening and Management of Age Related Driving Impairment — National
Source: ExpertThis reference tool includes information on who to screen and how to report drivers with medical conditions. It also provides a listing of tests recommended by the American Geriatric Society to determine driving fitness.
Law Enforcement Reporting of at Risk Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Driver Licensing Policies and Practices Database: This database shows each state's Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting older and Medically- At-Risk drivers.
Law Enforcement Professionals Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationHelping Elders Retire From Driving — National
Source: NewsToday’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.