A third of people over 65 have some degree of hearing loss. The average person who notices a problem with their hearing waits about 7 years before seeking help. That means there's a whole lot of drivers with hearing impairments on the road
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Driving With Hearing Loss — National (04/15/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationIACP Alzheimer's Initiative Program Webinar: 3 Stages of Alzheimer's — National (03/30/2017)
Source: Professional AssociationIACP video on the 3 stages of Alzheimer’s Disease that Law Enforcement might observe during a traffic stop.
Tennessee Senior Driver Safety Summit and CarFit Training Event — National (09/19/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationTennessee Senior Driver Safety Summit and CarFit Training Event hosted by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Are About to Be Everywhere — District of Columbia (05/01/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA predicts that most automakers’ acceptance of the challenge will make AEB standard on new cars three years faster than could be achieved through the formal regulatory process. And the feature could be arriving sooner than 2022.
Senior drivers who take sleeping pills at higher risk for crashes — National (02/29/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationSenior drivers who take sleeping pills are at higher risk for vehicle crashes.
Health Care Provider Mobility Counseling Provision to Older Adults: A Rural/Urban Comparison — National (06/13/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationThe current study examined rural-urban differences in health care provider (HCP) perceptions, attitudes, and practices related to driving safety/cessation-related anticipatory guidance provision to older adults.
Development of Safe-driving-system Features for Elderly Drivers — National (07/04/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationThis paper is a result of research done on existing vehicle systems that are in place promote safe driving.
Driving Rehabilitation Programs for Older Drivers in the United States — National (06/27/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study describes various options for driving rehabilitation programs offered in the United States.
Driver Assessment Traffic Stop MA — National (05/31/2013)
Source: Professional AssociationLearn to recognize signs of impaired driving due to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.