Prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines dietary supplements, and even some herbal products, can cause side effects that increase your risk for a fall or motor vehicle crash.
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Medicines Risk Fact Sheet — National
Source: ExpertNational Library of Medicine NIH- Daily Med — National
Source: ExpertThe DailyMed database contains 148815 labeling submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by companies. DailyMed does not contain a complete listing of labeling for FDA-regulated products (e.g., labeling that is not submitted to the FDA). See ABOUT DAILYMED for more information.
People with Disabilities and Access to Health Care — National
Source: Expert1 in 4 adults in the United States, or 61 million people, have at least one of these disabilities: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living. Anyone can have a disability at any point in their life.
Aging and Disability Network — National
Source: ExpertThe aging and disability network is made up of local, state, and national organizations and committed advocates working to support older adults and people with disabilities.
Older Adults and People with Disabilities — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTransportation can reduce social isolation and enhance individual autonomy and psychosocial well-being. IN many rural communities there is a need for safe accessible transportation for older adults and people with disabilities.
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix — National
Source: ExpertYou can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability.
Older Driver — National
Source: US Department of TransportationIf you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving.
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.
Dangers of Driving After Taking Prescription Drugs or Over-the-Counter Medicines — National
Source: US Department of TransportationMany legally obtained and commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drugs can affect a user's ability to drive safely. NHTSA explains the dangers of driving after taking OTC medication.
When to Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic.