AARP has compiled some ideas for different ways to lend a hand, a listening ear, or your skills to seniors- from reminiscing to making new memories. Remember, simply giving your time and conversation can sometimes mean the most.
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Your Go-To Guide for Volunteering with Seniors — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPedestrian Safety for Law Enforcement — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis engaging and interactive course was designed with the direct involvement of law enforcement officers to broaden your knowledge of pedestrian safety and to help reduce crashes that involve pedestrians in your community.
Bicycle Safety for Law Enforcement — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBy the end of this training, you will have a better understanding of the components of bicycle involved crashes, crash scene investigation and reporting, and ways to partner with your community to promote bicycle safety.
Motorcycle Safety for Law Enforcement — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis online course is specifically geared for law enforcement officers and contains eight online modules that you can complete at your own pace.
Data Visualization Tool Fatality Analysis Reporting System — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNational Center of Statistical Analysis presents data on vulnerable road users involved in fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes. This visual includes dashboards with information on fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes and fatalities.
Bikeability Checklist — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBikeChecklist is a checklist to rate your neighborhood's bikeability.
Driver Medical review Process in States — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has a database showing each state's Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting order and Medically- At-Risk drivers.
Older Driver Safety Continuing Education for Health Care Professionals — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationMedscape/WebMD has resumed collaboration with NHTSA and has developed educational courses directed to healthcare professionals to enhance knowledge of the impacts of medical conditions, impairments on safe driving and the role they play.
Medical Conditions in Older Drivers — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA offers a video on Medical Conditions in Older Drivers. See how an older driver with medical conditions might have problems at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - and on the road. Learn how to help.
Law Enforcement Reporting of at Risk Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Driver Licensing Policies and Practices Database: This database shows each state's Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting older and Medically- At-Risk drivers.