Drivers over age 65 are the fastest-growing segment of the driving population, and their eye care providers are playing an increasingly important role in assessing their ability to drive safely.
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Helping Eye Care Providers Better Assess Driving in Older Adults — National (08/23/2011)
Source: NewsElderly Drivers Support Competency Tests — National (05/28/2011)
Source: NewsResearchers studying driving habits and accident rates among the elderly found that a majority support age-based competency tests.
Helping Elders Retire From Driving — National
Source: NewsToday’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.