If you’re concerned your spouse, parent, relative or friend might no longer be able to drive safely, it may be time for a conversation. Read on to learn how to approach someone about giving up driving.
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How To Speak To Someone About Giving Up Driving — National (06/03/2022)
Source: ExpertWhen Is It Time For Aging Parents To Give Up Driving? — National (05/26/2022)
Source: NewsThe subject of driving for elders can get quite emotional. It is a symbol of independence and freedom. It can also be increasingly dangerous as we age.
Law Enforcement: Your Role in Older Driver Safety — National (05/26/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationIn this webinar, attendees learned about how to engage older drivers in a thoughtful manner, how to do roadside screening, and where to refer older drivers for more resources to keep them, and our roadways safe.
Alternative Transportation Handout — National (05/25/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramQuestions and Answers Around Older Driver Safety. — National (05/25/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationNewly Released Estimates Show Traffic Fatalities Reached a 16-Year High in 2021 — National (05/17/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA projects that an estimated 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, a 10.5% increase from the 38,824 fatalities in 2020. The project is the highest number of fatalities since 2005.
Finding Transportation Services for Seniors — National (04/21/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThere are many transportations and driving services for elders who can no longer drive themselves. Agingcare can provide ideas on how to search for other transportation options.
Talking about Driving with An Older Driver — National (04/06/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationConversations around driving can be tense and awkward. But there are things you can say to make those conversations more productive and less tense. Here are some things you can do.
Medical Conditions That Put the Brakes on Driving — National (01/28/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationWhether an older adult can continue driving or not may come down to the amount of time it takes to make important decisions on the road.
Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways | Raging Aging Symposium — National (01/10/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways"