Kiplinger gives information on how to approach a senior family member regarding their driving ability and safety behind the wheel.
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When Should Elderly Drivers Hang Up the Car Keys? — National (11/18/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationDriving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices) — National (06/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's publication "Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices)"
Older Road User Program Management — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLean the skills necessary to manage a successful and sustainable older road user safety program. Individuals involved with older road user safety have specific needs that are often not met in other courses.
ChORUS Older Americans Month Press Release 2023 — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationUse the ChORUS press release ready for immediate release to promote Older Americans Month.
How to Talk With Seniors 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 up that freedom can be very difficult to accept.
Assisting Aging Drivers During and After Their Decision to Retire from Driving — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramResource page that provides links to other pages related to older driver safety
Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving? — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationYou may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them.
National Pedestrian Safety Month 2022 — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDuring October’s National Pedestrian Safety Month the (U.S. DOT), (NHTSA) is strengthening its efforts to improve safety for vulnerable road users by providing this suite of free resources.
Aging Drivers: Discussing Competency — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Discussing Competency provides medical professionals with a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with patients who may be facing cognitive issues that affect their ability to drive safely
Professional Corner- Safe driver smart options — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis website provides information and resources for these professionals that address the concerns aging drivers face and help keep them independent and mobile for as long as safely possible.