AARPs 5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible is a good starting point in the process of learning what you can add to your vehicle. An occupational therapist can help you find the safest and appropriate gear to help with your mobility.
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5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible — National (02/09/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationGuidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways | Raging Aging Symposium — National (01/10/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways"
Introducing practical tools for fit to drive assessment of the elderly — National (12/31/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTherefore, it is recommended that the selected tools be used in practical batteries to assess the driving skills of the elderly.
Sample Press Release-Target Audience: Medical Professionals — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSample Press Release- Target Audience: State Driver Licensing Agency — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSample Press Release- Target Audience: Law Enforcement — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIs It Still Safe for Your Aging Parent to Drive? — National (11/09/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIf you suspect your elderly parent isn't driving as well as they used to, there are actions you can take to help.
Crashes associated with aging signs Infographic — National (11/08/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRural vs. Urban Infographic — National (11/08/2021)
Source: Nonprofit Organization54 Million people in the US are aged 65+ Infographic 2019 — National (11/08/2021)
Source: Nonprofit Organization