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 AssociationDriving After Traumatic Brain Injury — National
Source: Professional AssociationA brain injury can affect the skills needed to drive safely. If and when an injured person may safely return to driving should be addressed early in recovery.
Driving Can Present Challenges for Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationAs we age, however, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in heavy traffic or in inclement weather might become more challenging.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Requirements for Section 5310 Recipients — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe U.S. DOT regulations pertaining to transportation, 49 CFR Parts 27, 37, and 38,are written to ensure non-discrimination so that people with disabilities will not be excluded from or denied participation in using transportation.
Community Mobility & Driving with Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertCommunity mobility is essential for people meet their daily needs such as going to the grocery store, the pharmacy, the bank and medical appointments.
ChORUS Press Release Older Americans Month 2024 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse the ChORUS Press Release in your Older Americans Months efforts to spread the word about older driver safety during the month of May.
Empowering Connections with Older Driver Safety — National
Source: Professional AssociationPrint out our Older Americans Month poster for your social media.
Older Driver Safety infographic older Americans month 2024 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUser our infographic image in your social media or in your promotion of Older Americans Month during May.
Older Americans Month 2024 Talking Points — National
Source: ExpertUse ChORUS talking points during Older Americans Month to spread knowledge about Older Driver Safety.
Social Media Messages for Older Americans Month 2024 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse ChORUS Social Media Messaging in your posts during Older Americans Month.