This website provides information and resources for these professionals that address the concerns aging drivers face and help keep them independent and mobile for as long as safely possible.
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Professional Corner- Safe driver smart options — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramIdentifying and Helping a Driver with Alzheimer’s Disease — National
Source: Professional AssociationListed inside are possible ways to identify a person whose driving may be impaired due to Alzheimer's disease or dementia and tips to help you respond
Transportation Planning Provide Older Adults with Transportation Options — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhen older adults stop driving, their health can get worse. Giving up the keys almost doubles the symptoms of depression for older adults, and it may also increase declines in physical and mental health, according to AGS
Tips For Senior Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationOlder adults are relatively safe and conscientious drivers. For some, of the physical changes of aging can interfere with driving responsibly. Here are three easy tips to stay safe on the road.
Assisting Aging Drivers During and After Their Decision to Retire from Driving — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramResource page that provides links to other pages related to older driver safety
Beyond ODSAW 2022 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse our Beyond ODSAW handout to plan how to support and promote older driver safety in your campaigns.
Older Road User Program Management — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLean the skills necessary to manage a successful and sustainable older road user safety program. Individuals involved with older road user safety have specific needs that are often not met in other courses.
Resources for Law Enforcement Professionals: Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022 — National
Source: Professional AssociationChORUS offers a wealth of resources that promote older driver safety. We have curated lists to provide the perfect starting point for exploring resources, materials, and tools specific to you
Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving? — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationYou may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them.
Older Drivers Safety OHIO — Ohio
Source: State Agency/ProgramTo prevent these crashes, Ohio has state and local programs and resources that can help older adopt strategies to stay safe on the road, as well as find alternatives to driving if they can no longer do so safety.