The document will help those who encounter older adults with limited mobility, and will help them with communicating potential solutions to preserve and extend safe, independent transportation options for older persons.
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Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility — National (11/03/2017)
Source: State Agency/ProgramCan Your Older Patients Drive Safely? — National (09/01/2017)
Source: Local ProgramIn many areas of the world, driving is an essential part f life and, for reasons of comfort, convenience, and security, remains the primary mode of transportation among older adults.
Identifying and Referring Cognitively Impaired Drivers (30 Minute Shift Change) — National (01/01/2017)
Source: Local ProgramIdentifying and Referring Cognitively Impaired Drivers is an abbreviated version of the two-hour course, “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety”.
Red Flags for Medically At- Risk Drivers — National (07/29/2014)
Source: State Agency/ProgramBefore the traffic stop look at the red flags for medically at-risk drivers to learn the best way to approach and handle the situation.
A Pocket Guide to Improve Traffic Control and Mobility for Our Older Population — National (01/01/2003)
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis pocket guide helps transportation professionals consider the needs of an aging population and covers three key areas -- intersections/interchanges, curves, and temporary traffic control situations (e.g., workzones).
Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramVeterans Transportation Service (VTS) is working to establish Mobility Managers at each local VA facility to help Veterans meet their transportation needs.
Veterans Transportation Program (VTP) — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramVA’s Veterans Transportation Program (VTP) offers Veterans many travel solutions to and from their VA health care facilities. This program offers these services at little or no costs to eligible Veterans.
Spanish Self Assessment Quiz — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramPara ayudar a determinar su capacidad de poder manejar con seguridad, puede completar esta breve prueba realizada por AARP Driver Safety:
Mature Driver Improvement Courses — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThere are ten organizations that offers the PennDOT- approved Basic and Refresher Mature Driving Improvement courses.
Driver Safety for All Ages — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramPresentation presented by the Georgia Department of Driver Services Medical Review Unit.