Driving is the most complex activity of daily living performed every day. MS can affect the ability to perform activities of daily living.
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Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence — National
Source: ExpertHow to Talk With Senior About their Unsafe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationTalking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving that freedom can be very difficult to accept.
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.
What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.
Vision Screening of Older Drivers for Preventing Road Traffic Injuries and Fatalities — National
Source: ExpertTo assess the effects of vision screening interventions for older drivers to prevent road traffic injuries and fatalities.
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Understand, Be Proactive, Plan — National
Source: Professional AssociationDuring this week we explore options and choices for clients when “life happens,” affecting driving and mobility and occupational therapy’s response to these changes.
Evergreen Campaign Material — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTo learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.
Prescription medication and driving what are the hazards — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramAs people age, many see increases in the number of their prescribed medications. However, at any age, the more medications you take, the greater the risk that the medications will affect your ability to drive safely.
Medical Reporting/Medical Review Process — Florida
Source: State Agency/Programf your state is looking to create a state resource page for Older Drivers, please use these as examples.
Oregon: DMV At-Risk Driver Program — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon's DMV resource for helping seniors stay safe and mobile