Below are some conversation starters, tools, and resources to help you cope with changes in driving, safety, and retiring from driving.
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Should You Stop Driving — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) — National
Source: Professional AssociationTraumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an impact to the head that disrupts normal brain function. TBI may affect a person's cognitive abilities, including learning and thinking skills.
Learn More About Safe Senior Driving — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramIn California, the DMV website provides helpful tips for safe driving, assessing your safety to continue driving, a list of mature driver training classes, and information on required driving tests at certain ages.
Driving & Transportation / Older Driver — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe following are some warning signs that may indicate that an older driver can no longer operate an automobile safely.
How to Find Out if Your Elderly Parent is Safe to Drive in Virginia — Virginia
Source: Professional AssociationAre you worried that your elderly parent is no longer safe to drive? This article will tell you what to do next, especially if your loved one lives in Virginia.
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.
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.
Time For Them To Stop Driving? 6 Tips for Having “The Talk” With Seniors — National
Source: Professional AssociationWhen ability behind the wheel starts to diminish, there are ways to address the issue.
Social Service Transportation Planning — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Mobility Coordinator works with all the transportation providers in San Luis Obispo County to find ways for people who don't have access to their own transportation or who are unable to us public transportation, get around the community.
Low Vision Glasses For Driving, Keeping You In The Driver’s Seat — National
Source: Professional AssociationLiving 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.