When your older adult can’t safely drive themselves, one option is hiring a caregiver to drive them. We’ve got 6 tips to help you find a great caregiver who will safely and reliably drive your older adult around town.
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How to hire a driver for seniors: 6 tips — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationSenior Center Presentation — National
Source: Professional AssociationChORUS developed a presentation slide deck that you can use to present to older adults to promote older driver safety in your community.
Mature Pedestrians — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe FHA has made many strides to increase pedestrian safety. Click here to learn how you can be safer when you are out and about.
Tips For Senior Drivers — Virginia
Source: For Profit OrganizationMedical Review Services (MRS) is a team at DMV headquarters that reviews all cases where Virginia drivers may have a mental or physical condition that may impair driving ability, even temporarily.
ChORUS Medical Professionals Press Release — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse these sample press releases in newsletters, publications, or community outreach to encourage participation in recognizing and promoting older driver safety.
AAA RoadWise Driver — National
Source: Professional AssociationAAA’s RoadWise™, a senior defensive driving program is an online course designed to positively affect driving behavior and help you learn about and adjust to age-related physical changes.
Comprehensive Driving Evaluations — National
Source: Professional AssociationHartford Insurance comprehensive driving evaluations goes over reasons to consider a driving evaluation.
Senior Driving — National
Source: Professional AssociationEvaluating driving ability early and understanding mind and body changes can give older drivers the tools necessary to drive safer for longer. Visit AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to learn more.
Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationLifespan Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults page provides helpful tip and resources on how to stay safe when you are out and about.
A Conversation at Thanksgiving Keeping Older Drivers Safe Behind the Wheel — National
Source: Professional AssociationWhen families and older adults plan ahead for community mobility, they have the most choices and the most power.