With no close relatives to depend on, these older Americans look to community for caregiving support.
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Solo Agers Facing the Future Need a Network of Friends — National (10/06/2022)
Source: ExpertThe Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertMerck Manual provides information on crash rates, traffic violations, reasons of impaired driving and other information about older driver and their safety on the road.
Overview of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertHealthcare practitioners become involved in driving decisions during routine examinations. This article talk about what your role is and how you can help your patients.
The Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramMerck Manual’s coverage of the older driver includes very informative details which include the Alzheimer’s Association’s warning signs of unsafe driving (hitting curbs, not keeping within lanes and returning late from a routine drive).
Balancing the Physical & Cognitive Changes that Impact Safe Driving & Mobility | RAS — Georgia (01/05/2022)
Source: ExpertThe Georgia Department of Public health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a brief series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation of Balancing the Physical & Cognitive Change that Impact Driving.
Travel Patterns of American Adults with Disabilities — National (01/03/2022)
Source: ExpertThis report uses data from the 2017 National Household Travel Survey to examine the daily travel patterns of American adults with travel-limiting disabilities and data from 2001-2009 to look at trends over time.
Fatal Older Car Crashes increase with age infographic — National (11/08/2021)
Source: ExpertOlder Driver Performance across Six Naturalistic Studies [Traffic Tech] — National (11/01/2021)
Source: State Agency/ProgramNHTSA sponsored six studies over the previous decade to explore the relationship between age-related changes and older driver performance and behavior. Then another report aggregated and analyzed the data they collected.
Solo Agers Can Find Independence in Planning and Advocacy — National (06/23/2021)
Source: ExpertOlder adults who lack the historically traditional support system of a spouse and/or adult children face greater challenges related to personal finance, access to healthcare and long-term care, and personal autonomy as they age. These individuals are commonly referred to as “Solo Agers.” The options available for most older adults to make major life decisions generally require another person to act on their behalf as a representative or advocate. Therefore, Solo Agers must use strategic planning and engage experienced advocates for a successful life in their later years.
District of Columbia: Senior Driver Information for DC — District of Columbia (09/18/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramDC’s Department of Motor Vehicles has a page on its website specifically for seniors with information regarding licensing.