Whether it’s the driving of a spouse, a parent, or another loved one, there may come a time when you begin to question whether a loved one is still safe to drive. How do you know when its time to stop driving?
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We Need to talk: The difficult driving conversation: senior Navigator — Virginia
Source: Professional Association20 Rideshare Safety Tips to Protect — National
Source: Professional AssociationKey safety precautions that seniors should take to protect themselves while using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These tips enable them to enjoy greater independence while safeguarding their well-being.
How to Help Aging Parents Drive Longer — National
Source: Professional AssociationYou 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.
How To Volunteer As A Senior — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAgingInPlace created an article with helpful tips on how Seniors can get involved in volunteering.
ChORUS Older Americans Month Press Release 2023 — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationUse the ChORUS press release ready for immediate release to promote Older Americans Month.
ChORUS Radio Spot Lanuage — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe following offers messages that you can customize and share with your local stations to use as a public service announcement or radio spot.
Transportation Planning Tool Lobby Slide — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS Transportation Planning Tool lobby slide can be hung up in any lobby, waiting room, bulletin board, or displayed on a screen. Add these slides to your rotation of materials.
Helping 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.
How to Have the Difficult Driving Conversation — National
Source: Professional AssociationRead about how to have a difficult driving conversation in the Alzheimer's Today Magazine.
A Conversation at Thanksgiving Keeping Older Drivers Safe Behind the Wheel — National
Source: Professional AssociationWhen families and older adults plan ahead for community mobility, they have the most choices and the most power.