The information here can provide advice and direction on how to assist your loved one with adapting successfully to the many changes ahead.
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A Guide to Vision Loss for Family and Friends — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationGetting to the Curb — National
Source: Local ProgramA guide to building protected bike lanes that work for pedestrians
Getting Started 2020: A Guide for People New to Vision Loss — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe information provided can help you navigate your journey. It will point you in the direction of finding the tools, information, support systems, and guidance you seek during this new and challenging time.
Bicycle Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBicyclists are not safeguarded by occupant protection measures found in passenger vehicles and face comparatively high exposure to injury risk in crashes on the roadways. Learn more about bicycle safety with NHTSA Countermeasures.
How Does Your Car Fit — National
Source: Professional AssociationTrihead wrote an article about the benefits of carfit and the importance of having your car fit you to keep you safe on the road.
Few Aging in Place Programs Focus on Rural Areas — National
Source: NewsAging in place can be challenging for many older adults, no matter where they live, but is especially daunting for those living in rural areas.
Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDriving is a key to independence from the moment we get our first license. Most of us want to hold onto that key for as long as we safely can. This resource created by NHTSA can help.
Transportation Services — North Carolina
Source: State Agency/ProgramTransportation services provide travel to and/or from community resources providing needed services or carrying out activities of daily living.
Signs that an Older Adult’s Driving Skills Need Testing — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe following are warning signs that an older adult may need to have a professional test about whether driving is still safe.
You hold the keys to your transportation — Florida
Source: Professional AssociationThis tip card addresses the keys to achieving safe mobility for life and directs you to specific transportation resources.