Living with poor eyesight and losing the ability to drive may lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and withdrawal from society. We must do all possible to maintain the patient’s self-sufficient.
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Low Vision Glasses For Driving, Keeping You In The Driver’s Seat — National
Source: Professional AssociationPrevent Blindness, Provides Free Resources on AMD and Low Vision Including Dedicated Webpages, Fact Sheets, New Spanish-language Graphics, An Interactive Patient Guide, and More — National
Source: Professional AssociationAs part of February’s Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month, Prevent Blindness is offering free resources to the public to help educate and empower individuals.
Medical standards for passenger (Class D) and motorcycle (Class M) driver's licenses — Massachusetts
Source: State Agency/ProgramLearn about the Registry of Motor Vehicles' current medical policies relating to passenger vehicle and motorcycle driver's licenses.
CAN Help Desk — National
Source: Professional AssociationAn older loved one with Alzheimer’s? If you are a family caregiver and have questions or just need to talk, consider reaching out to the Caregiver Help Desk.
Older Driver Safety Traffic Safety Marketing — National
Source: US Department of TransportationOlder drivers face unique safety concerns including vision, reflexes, and physical fitness. We have materials to help guide the discussion with older drivers, and children and caregivers of aging adults.
Many assets are available in English and Spanish. Share this information with partner organizations to help spread the message across all communities.
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Understand, Be Proactive, Plan — National
Source: Professional AssociationDuring this week we explore options and choices for clients when “life happens,” affecting driving and mobility and occupational therapy’s response to these changes.
Older Driver Safety Concern Rises In U.S. And Europe As People Age — National
Source: NewsThe number of adults 65 and older increased by 29% between 2012 and 2021 in the United States.
For older adults, mobility is essential to staying engaged, active, and independent, experts say, and many of them continue to be active drivers on the nation's roads.
But in 2021, nearly 7,500 people in that age group were killed in traffic crashes, accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities.
Driving and ALS — National
Source: Professional AssociationThere are ways to gauge whether you can still safely drive, and transportation alternatives if you need to delegate driving.
Welcome to SmartSafeandSober.org — Virginia
Source: Professional AssociationSmart, Safe & Sober is a comprehensive statewide partnership aimed at reducing traffic fatalities. It is a joint effort of local law enforcement, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, the Virginia Highway Safety Office of the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Virginia Department of State Police, the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, and DRIVE SMART Virginia.
Through education and awareness on seat belt use, public service announcements, community events, and high visibility enforcement by state and local law enforcement, the SSS program helps to save lives on Virginia’s highways.
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.