Curious about transportation for seniors? These five options will help older adults who no longer drive get around safely.
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5 alternative transportation options for seniors who are no longer driving — National (07/05/2023)
Source: Professional Association20 Rideshare Safety Tips to Protect Seniors Using Uber or Lyft — National (02/01/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationKey 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.
Older Driver Safety Webinar Rural road safety — National (12/09/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationWebinar: Rural-Specific Challenges and Rural Safety Equity
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022- Blog — National (11/29/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationNADTC wrote a blog with Jane Rath from ChORUS to promote Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.
Traveling with Seniors? Read Our Summer Safety Travel Tips! — National (07/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationHope Senior Home Care wants to share tips to make traveling easier with your elderly loved ones.
Adaptive Driving Aids for Seniors — National (05/17/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThere are adaptive aids to help seniors stay safely behind the wheel for longer. Learn more about adaptive driving aids for seniors.
ChORUS Summertime Reading List Blog — National (07/12/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationSummer 2021 blog of ChORUS resources to help drivers stay safe over the summer.
What Types of Medical Conditions Can Affect a Person’s Ability to Drive Safely? — National (05/13/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationNumerous medical conditions can make driving difficult or dangerous, ranging from eye and vision problems to conditions that might affect judgment.
What Is Your Role In Talking About Older Road User Safety — National (03/23/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationHealth care providers can be vital in helping older road users recognize when it might be time to change their driving habits, seek a driving assessment to identify adaptations to their car and driving, or planning for the future.
Pioneering Women in Road Safety — National (03/16/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationWomen’s role in the automotive industry is often overlooked by figures such as Henry Ford or Walter P. Chrysler. But many features in our cars that we enjoy today were invented by women.