After you have a stroke, you may realize exactly how complex something like walking is. Moving your body can be harder than it was. But as you recover, there are lots of ways you can improve how well you get around. Learn ways to regain strength and balance and help your mind and body get back in sync.
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Walking, Driving, and Moving Around After a Stroke — National (09/12/2023)
Source: ExpertStudy: Many older adults with mild cognitive impairment are still driving — National (07/20/2023)
Source: NewsResearchers assessed more than 600 adults over 65 years old in Nueces County, Texas, who had cognitive assessment scores that indicated a likelihood of impairment.
DOSCI Training — Minnesota (06/21/2023)
Source: ExpertThis video does not provide POST or CEU hours, but will give the viewer insight into the DOSCI screening tool and how it can help you help others.
Cognitive test for older drivers tied to more safety for them, study shows — National (02/21/2023)
Source: NewsAs a group, older drivers are less likely to survive a server crash, and studies show they are particularly vulnerable in intersections.
The Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertMerck Manual provides information on crash rates, traffic violations, reasons of impaired driving and other information about older driver and their safety on the road.
Overview of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertHealthcare practitioners become involved in driving decisions during routine examinations. This article talk about what your role is and how you can help your patients.
Cognitive Decline in Older People with Multiple Sclerosis—A Narrative Review of the Literature — National (06/02/2022)
Source: NewsSeveral important questions regarding cognitive aging and dementia in older people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) are the focus of this narrative review: Do older PwMS have worse cognitive decline compared to older people without MS?
Driving With Diabetes: How to Stay Safe — National (01/11/2022)
Source: ExpertFor many Americans, driving is a big part of life. Most people with diabetes can do it safely, but there are some things to keep in mind before you get behind the wheel.
Driving Performance in Older Adults: Current Measures, Findings, and Implications for Roadway Safety — National (01/07/2022)
Source: ExpertThe purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive and detailed resource on the topics of cognition and driving for clinicians, research, and policymakers working on efforts related to older adult drivers.
Balancing the Physical & Cognitive Changes that Impact Safe Driving & Mobility | RAS — Georgia (01/05/2022)
Source: ExpertThe Georgia Department of Public health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a brief series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation of Balancing the Physical & Cognitive Change that Impact Driving.