Older adult drivers with cognitive impairment pose a potential safety risk to themselves and others.
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The Older Driver with Cognitive Impairment: Perceptions of Driving Ability and Results of a Behind the Wheel Test — National (02/04/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationDiminished Motor Skills: ‘Silver Tsunami’ of Elderly Drivers Prompts Tough Decisions — National (11/23/2015)
Source: NewsThis article discusses the growing aging population and its impact on the roads as more drivers become seniors.
Wheelchair to Car Transfer — National (08/11/2015)
Source: UniversityThis video demonstrates a one-person assist transfer from wheelchair to car for a wheelchair user who can do a mod assist stand-pivot transfer.
Critical Older Driver Errors in a National Sample of Serious U.S. Crashes — National (07/01/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationA study was done to determine which senior driver errors caused the most prevalent serious crashes.
Assessing Elderly Drivers: Ability Means More Than Age — National (04/08/2015)
Source: For Profit OrganizationEdmunds.com gives information on its website on how to determine a senior’s driving ability.
Unexpected Outcomes for Elderly Couples Who Stop Driving — National (02/24/2015)
Source: NewsEven if just one member of a couple stops driving, negative consequences result for both the driver and non-driver, a study concludes.
Seniors’ and Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Using Driving Simulators in Clinical Settings — National (04/22/2014)
Source: ExpertThis paper weighs whether potential clients and physicians would use driving simulators in order to assess a driver’s safety knowledge behind the wheel.
Delaware: Keeping Delaware Drivers Safe and Mobile — Delaware (04/16/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationThis video from the Roadway Safety Foundation promotes the Delaware Department of Transportation's efforts to improve safety for all motorists in the state by implementing design features known to benefit older drivers and pedestrians.
Alzheimer’s Society Podcast April 2014 - Dementia and Driving — National (04/01/2014)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Alzheimer’s Society produced a podcast to discuss the affects of dementia on a senior’s ability to drive.