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  1. Prevent Blindness, Provides Free Resources on AMD and Low Vision Including Dedicated Webpages, Fact Sheets, New Spanish-language Graphics, An Interactive Patient Guide, and More — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    As part of February’s Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month, Prevent Blindness is offering free resources to the public to help educate and empower individuals.

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  2. Low Vision Glasses For Driving, Keeping You In The Driver’s Seat — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Living with poor eyesight and losing the ability to drive may lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and withdrawal from society.  We must do all possible to maintain the patient’s self-sufficient.

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  3. Driving Can Present Challenges for Older Adults — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    As we age, however, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in heavy traffic or in inclement weather might become more challenging.

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  4. National Library of Medicine NIH- Daily Med — National 

    Source: Expert

    The DailyMed database contains 148815 labeling submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by companies. DailyMed does not contain a complete listing of labeling for FDA-regulated products (e.g., labeling that is not submitted to the FDA). See ABOUT DAILYMED for more information.

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  5. GrandDriver for Healthcare Providers — National 

    Source: Expert

    "As healthcare providers know, a patient’s wellbeing goes beyond the physician’s office. With more than 15,000 senior driver-related crashes on Virginia roads, talk to your patients about the impacts of age-related change on one’s driving ability.

    As a trusted source to your patients, you can empower them to use the tools they need to stay safe and independent on the road."
     

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  6. Occupational Therapy Toolkit — National 

    Source: Expert

    The Occupational Therapy e handouts are organized by 85 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice.

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  7. Alaska: Department of Administration — Alaska 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    The site also explains Alaska’s state law regarding driver license renewal and how to maintain driving privileges.

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  8. Older Drivers Safety Program — National 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Older drivers have an excessively high rate of motor vehicle fatalities compared to other adult age groups, on a per vehicle mile traveled (VMT) basis.

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  9. Older Occupants’ Recovery From Crash Injuries — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    The goal of this study was to provide better understanding of the consequences of older adults’ crash injuries on their health and functional performance -their ability to carry out normal activities – by addressing research questions.

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  10. Oregon: DMV At-Risk Driver Program — Oregon 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Oregon's DMV resource for helping seniors stay safe and mobile

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