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Driving with Severe Arthritis — National (06/20/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationHusband Goes Missing in Car CO — Colorado (05/31/2013)
Source: Professional AssociationTechniques for interviewing caregivers and search and rescue when someone with dementia goes missing by car.
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.
Dementia & Driving Resource Center (Supportive Conversations Video) — National (08/16/2011)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center has information regarding seniors affected with dementia and Alzheimer’s and how to deal with their desire to drive.
Driving as We Age — Utah
Source: UniversityThe University of Utah provides vehicle tips, rehabilitation after injury information, recognizing warning signs, and other best practices around driving as older adults.
Medication Effects That May Impair Driving Ability — National
Source: US Department of TransportationMedscape here to talk about medicines, whether they are prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC), legal, or illegal, that have the potential to impair driving performance.
Driving Dilemmas: Risk vs. Independence — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationAt some point, however, it is predictable that driving skills will deteriorate and individuals will lose the ability to safely operate a vehicle. Even though age alone does not determine when a person needs to stop driving,
Geriatrics Care Online — National
Source: Professional AssociationFree registration to Geriatric Care Online.
Medical Conditions in Older Drivers — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA offers a video on Medical Conditions in Older Drivers. See how an older driver with medical conditions might have problems at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - and on the road. Learn how to help.
Referring Drivers to MVA Medical Review Process — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramA video of their process of referring Maryland drivers to the DMV.