Driving is a key to independence from the moment we get our first license. Most of us want to hold onto that key for as long as we safely can. This resource created by NHTSA can help.
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Driving is a key to independence from the moment we get our first license. Most of us want to hold onto that key for as long as we safely can. This resource created by NHTSA can help.
Over 80 percent of older adults have a driver’s license. Older adults who drive a car have freedom and independence. They feel more in control and satisfied with their lives.
The HealthinAging.org tip sheet helps older drivers create an alternative transportation solution to maintain their independence.
ChORUS developed a handout to give to older drivers when talking about What to Except When Talking to a Driving Rehabilitation Specialist.
State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in California, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
As people age, many see increases in the number of their prescribed medications. However, at any age, the more medications you take, the greater the risk that the medications will affect your ability to drive safely.
Medscape here to talk about medicines, whether they are prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC), legal, or illegal, that have the potential to impair driving performance.
ACL has a healthy living fact sheets about how to know when its time to give up the keys.
There is no reason to let physical limitations restrict your travel. In addition to making sure your car is properly serviced and ready for the trip, here are more tips for traveling by car.
The following are warning signs that an older adult may need to have a professional test about whether driving is still safe.