Five resources provide law enforcement with information on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. These resources can be used by professionals to help assess and assist individuals in need.
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Law Enforcement Resources on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia — National (09/15/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving With Hearing Loss? — National (04/15/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRead about how driving with hearingloss can affect your loved ones. Work with your audiologist and take these steps to stay safe behind the wheel.
Cognitive Decline and Driving Evaluation in the Elderly — National (02/20/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationThis activity reviews the evaluation of driving impairment in patients with dementia and highlights the interprofessional team's role in evaluating and treating patients with this condition.
Transportation for seniors: Which services are best for you? — National (01/18/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationA comprehensive guide of transportation options that help seniors get around their communities safely while maintaining their independence and freedom. Includes resources to find your own local transportation provider.
What Does An Elderly Driving Evaluation Involve — National (11/28/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIn this brief article, we will explain what an elderly driving evaluation is and how it can help determine when it may be wise to stop driving.
Activities of Daily Living — National (11/09/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationYou can also ask the patient about ADLs, basic tasks such as feeding, dressing, grooming, and bathing, IADL, and more complex tasks that include driving, and using public transportation.
Should You Get A Professional Driving Safety Assessment? — National (09/26/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationShepherd Center of NOVA provides information on the importance of driving safety assessments and how they can help individuals determine any necessary adjustments to increase their driving safety, especially as they age.
Functional Assessment of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe role of practitioners is to do detailed functional and medical assessments related to driving safety.
New tool helps older adults monitor 'attentional performance' during driving — National (06/01/2022)
Source: UniversityResearchers have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their attentional performance during driving.
When should older adults stop driving? It depends — California (05/17/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIt takes more than age to determine when it's time to take the keys.