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Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia
Source: State Agency/ProgramTip Sheet: Hot Weather Safety Tips For Older Adults — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder adults and individuals with cronic medical conditions are at high risk of deveopling heat related illnesses, because of aging-related physical changes in the body chronic health coniditons and even effect taking some medication
Getting Started 2020: A Guide for People New to Vision Loss — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe information provided can help you navigate your journey. It will point you in the direction of finding the tools, information, support systems, and guidance you seek during this new and challenging time.
Healthy Living Tips — National
Source: ExpertACL has a healthy living fact sheets about how to know when its time to give up the keys.
Older Driver Safety Concern Rises In U.S. And Europe As People Age — National
Source: NewsThe number of adults 65 and older increased by 29% between 2012 and 2021 in the United States.
For older adults, mobility is essential to staying engaged, active, and independent, experts say, and many of them continue to be active drivers on the nation's roads.
But in 2021, nearly 7,500 people in that age group were killed in traffic crashes, accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities.
Driving & Transportation / Older Driver — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe following are some warning signs that may indicate that an older driver can no longer operate an automobile safely.
Distracted Driving Behaviors and Beliefs among Older Adults: A LongROAD Analysis of the Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety Study — National
Source: ExpertThis research explores the behaviors and attitudes of elderly drivers regarding cell phone use while driving as well as the prevalence of specific modes of cell phone use including talking, texting, browsing the internet, and navigating.
Lets talk about Driving After Stroke — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving is often a major concern after a stroke. It’s not unusual for stroke survivors to want to drive. Getting around after a stroke is important — but safety is even more important.
Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving Safety for Older Road Users — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis website provides an interactive driving safety questionnaire, safety tips for older drivers, and vehicle safety tips.