Today, with the technological advancements and availability of a wide range of home modifications, caregiving, and other services, there are many options available to help the elderly. Here are 5 ways you can help improve their life.
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5 Easy Ways to Help Our Elders — National (01/02/2022)
Source: UniversityOlder 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.
Older Driver Performance across Six Naturalistic Studies — National (11/01/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis study aggregated and analyzed naturalistic data from six NHTSA- sponsored studies to determine the extent older drivers scores on clinical measures were associated with ability to control their vehicles, including traffic controls
Countermeasures That Work – Older Drivers [Traffic Tech] — National (11/01/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA has published its 10th edition of Countermeasures that Work, a basic reference to assist State Highway Safety Offices and other highway safety professionals in selecting effective countermeasures for traffic safety.
Living With Disabilities — National (09/30/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationInfographic from the United States Census Bureau about people living with disabilities.
Still going Strong: Healthcare Providers — National (05/04/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationWhat can you do to prevent motor vehicle crash deaths and injuries in your patients?
Traffic Safety Facts Older Population — National (05/01/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe Medical Referral Process and Motor-Vehicle Crash Risk for Drivers with Dementia — National (12/05/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis study uses comprehensive data from the Iowa Department of Transportation to compare the referral process for drivers with and without dementia from January 2014 through November 2019.
ChORUS Older Patient Questionnaire — National (10/23/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProvides sample questions that a clinician can ask their patients to determine if they are having difficulties driving.
Planifi cación del transporte para con ductores mayores — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationLo guía a través de los pasos para desarrollar su plan de transporte.