Use these sample press releases in newsletters, publications, or community outreach to encourage participation in recognizing and promoting older driver safety.
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Press Release Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022 Law Enforcement — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationVehicle Recall Check by VIN or License Plate — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFind out if your vehicle has an open recall.Its free to check and free to repair at a dealer.
Bioptic Driving State Laws — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationDoes your state allow bioptic driving? Learn more here.
Dementia and Driving — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis fact sheet provides guidelines to help caregivers and persons with dementia decide when and how to limit or stop driving.
How to hire a driver for seniors: 6 tips — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationWhen your older adult can’t safely drive themselves, one option is hiring a caregiver to drive them. We’ve got 6 tips to help you find a great caregiver who will safely and reliably drive your older adult around town.
Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving? — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationYou may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them.
How to Talk With Seniors About Their Unsafe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationTalking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving up that freedom can be very difficult to accept.
Resources for Law Enforcement Professionals: Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022 — National
Source: Professional AssociationChORUS offers a wealth of resources that promote older driver safety. We have curated lists to provide the perfect starting point for exploring resources, materials, and tools specific to you
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Sample Social Media for Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis is the social media for Older Drivers for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022.
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Sample Social Media for Medical Professionals — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis is the social media for medical professionals for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022.