Older drivers are putting more miles on the road during their golden years. Clinicians can then make recommendations about fitness to drive and appropriate referrals for rehabilitation or alternative transportation resources.
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Assessing and Counseling the Older Driver: A Concise Review for the Generalist Clinician — National (03/23/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPreserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/13/2018)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis report from TRIP, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that conducts technical research related to surface transportation, provides key data related to older driver safety and discusses strategies for improving safety.
Ohio’s Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety for Aging Citizens — Ohio (03/01/2018)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis article from the ITE Journal discusses how the Ohio Department of Transportation has collaborated with occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive approach to older driver safety.
Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/01/2018)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis report from TRIP, and details a number of strategies for designing safer roads for seniors.
Traffic Tech: Technology Transfer Series — National (04/01/2017)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAs the driving population continues to age, medical conditions and associated impairments affecting driving abilities will become more prevalent, and State driver licensing agencies are likely to see driver medical reviews.
Associations Between Falls and Driving Outcomes in Older Adults: A LongROAD Study — National (03/01/2016)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis study examines the relationship between falls and subsequent motor vehicle crash involvement among older drivers.
Infographic: 3 Tips to Stop a Person with Dementia From Driving When Reasoning Didn’t Work — National (01/19/2016)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Alzheimer’s blog posted an infographic (via www.alz.org) with 3 tips on how to stop a person with dementia from driving when reasoning with them hasn’t worked.
The Gaps and Pathways Project for Medically-at-Risk Older Drivers — National (04/22/2014)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis brief paper describes the contents of the special issue and offers links to the specific content developed by AOTA/NHSTA that can be accessed free from the AOTA Older Drivers website.
Keeping Delaware Drivers Safe and Mobile — Delaware (04/16/2014)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis video explores how the Delaware Department of Transportation has successfully improved safety for all road users by focusing on the needs of older drivers. Many of the successful strategies highlighted could be replicated elsewhere.
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.