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  1. Bike Safety Tips for Older Adults — Illinois (09/28/2021)

    Source: Expert

    The goal of the Ride Illinois Safety Program is to make bike education courses and resources accessible to adults and children across Illinois. This webinar is tailored to older adults and being safe while biking. 

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  2. How Do I Know if My Aging Parent Is Safe to Drive? — National (09/09/2021)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    If you notice that your aging parents are making some driving errors, it could be time to talk to them about giving up the keys. it can be difficult for elderly drivers to give up driving since they don't want to lose that freedom.

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  3. Driving and Glaucoma: What You Should Know — National (08/18/2021)

    Source: Professional Association

    Learn why glaucoma can impair driving, how you can seek help, and options for transportation alternatives.

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  4. What Types of Medical Conditions Can Affect a Person’s Ability to Drive Safely? — National (05/13/2021)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Numerous medical conditions can make driving difficult or dangerous, ranging from eye and vision problems to conditions that might affect judgment.

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  5. What Is Your Role In Talking About Older Road User Safety — National (03/23/2021)

    Source: Professional Association

    Health care providers can be vital in helping older road users recognize when it might be time to change their driving habits, seek a driving assessment to identify adaptations to their car and driving, or planning for the future. 

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  6. Can changes in driving habits predict cognitive decline in older adults? — Missouri (03/18/2021)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis received 10 million in grants to support studies on the impacts of Alzheimer's, and depression on driving. 

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  7. Driving and Community Mobility – Overcome Senior Drivers Concerns — National (03/04/2021)

    Source: Professional Association

    1:23 minute video about what an older driver may expect when asking occupational therapy about driving concerns. 

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  8. You and Your Heart: What You Control — National (02/12/2021)

    Source: Professional Association

    A few key decisions can give your heart that extra attention and lower your odds of a heart attack or stroke. 

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  9. Why Are Older Adults More at Risk as Pedestrians? A Systematic Review — National (02/08/2021)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    In this NIH article it explores factors that could explain why older adults are more at risk at the road side. 

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  10. Transportation Planning with Family — National (02/02/2021)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    It's important to remember you don't have to plan your transportation retirement alone. 

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