Many aging drivers feel that driving is their lifeline-but how do we know when an older driver is no longer safe on the road? Learn about the many variables that impact driving ability and how to develop solutions.
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How to Speak to Your Parent’s Doctors: Tips for Successful Communication With Your Parent and Their Care Team — National (10/08/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationARU Full Participant Manual — National (10/01/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis course is designed so that those involved in aging road user safety can gain the skills and knowledge to manage a successful and sustainable aging road user safety program.
Bike Safety Tips for Older Adults — Illinois (09/28/2021)
Source: ExpertThe goal of the Ride Illinois Safety Program is to make bike education courses and resources accessible to adults and children across Illinois. This webinar is tailored to older adults and being safe while biking.
How Do I Know if My Aging Parent Is Safe to Drive? — National (09/09/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIf you notice that your aging parents are making some driving errors, it could be time to talk to them about giving up the keys. it can be difficult for elderly drivers to give up driving since they don't want to lose that freedom.
Seniors and Driving: A Guide — National (07/15/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationWith an aging population and more and more older adults choosing to drive longer, there are more older drivers than ever on the road. Use this Senior and Driving Guide to learn more information about driving when you age.
ChORUS Summertime Reading List Blog — National (07/12/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationSummer 2021 blog of ChORUS resources to help drivers stay safe over the summer.
Retiring from Driving: 3 Ways to Make the Transition — National (05/27/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationNearly half of all former drivers said that all things considered, giving up driving made no impact on their lives. Roughly three in 10 even said they did not miss driving. Here are three ways to help.
What Types of Medical Conditions Can Affect a Person’s Ability to Drive Safely? — National (05/13/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationNumerous medical conditions can make driving difficult or dangerous, ranging from eye and vision problems to conditions that might affect judgment.
Traffic Safety Facts Older Population — National (05/01/2021)
Source: US Department of Transportation10 Signs a Senior May be Unsafe on the Road — National (03/27/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationHere are some signs that further investigation could be needed on assessing older drivers in their driving.