When I think about aging, I often focus on the fact that I have no children. In addition, my husband is almost seven years older than me, and he has Parkinson’s disease. Therefore, I must consider the likelihood that I will face my older age alone.
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What “Solo Agers” Should Know About Planning for the Future — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationLets talk about Driving After Stroke — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving is often a major concern after a stroke. It’s not unusual for stroke survivors to want to drive. Getting around after a stroke is important — but safety is even more important.
Bicycling and Walking by Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertLike younger generations, people age 50 or older are choosing to ride a bike or slip into comfortable footwear for exercise as well as for commuting to work and running errands.
Older Americans Month 2024 Talking Points — National
Source: ExpertUse ChORUS talking points during Older Americans Month to spread knowledge about Older Driver Safety.
My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults North Carolina — North Carolina
Source: State Agency/ProgramState-based information on programs supporting older drivers in North Carolina, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
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.
Safe Driving for Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationLearn more about the different factors that can affect driving as you age and signs of when it may be time to stop driving.
Driving 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.
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.