These services can help individuals regain self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life, similar to how occupational and physical therapy can restore function after an injury.
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Roadmap to Living with Vision Loss: What Kinds of Services Will You Need to Maintain Independence? — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAlzheimer's Disease and Driving — Virginia
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDealing with a loved one's ability to drive is an emotional issue, involving not just a person's sense of independence, but also their safety and the safety of others.
Mature Driver Safey Senior Navigator — Virginia
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationBe aware of any changes in eyesight, physical fitness and reflexes, and any medications that impact driving ability. Be willing to compensate by making changes in driving habits or choosing alternative transportation.
Older Drivers at Work — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhile such changes are normal, they also put older drivers at a greater risk of dying if they are in a motor vehicle crash. Employers and workers share the responsibility for keeping older drivers safe at work.
Webinar Archive — National
Source: ExpertView past Webinars by clicking on your title of interest below.
Governors Highway Safety Association — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationGHSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit representing the state and territorial highway safety offices that implement federal grant programs to address behavioral highway safety issues.
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.
Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure Online — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Fitness to Drive Screening Measure is not a diagnostic instrument. It is intended to be used by caregivers and/or family members or friends of the driver to assist with the identification of driving difficulty.
10 OTC and Prescription Drugs that Can Impair Your Driving — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationYour healthcare provider or pharmacist can help if your medication is affecting your driving. Let them know if you’re having this side effect.
Ending Distracted Driving is Everyone's Responsibility — National
Source: ExpertNSC has great resources and infomration around distracted driving during the month of April. Take the safe-driving pledge