The Hartford website is a partner with AARP and gives tips on how family members can start conversations with older drivers regarding their health and ability to continue driving.
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Family Conversations about Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia & Driving — National (03/01/2013)
Source: Professional AssociationOld and on the Road: Can We Train Elderly Drivers To Be Safer? — National (02/13/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationThis post reports that University of Massachusetts psychological scientist, Alexander Pollatsek found in his research of older drivers that many of their mistakes behind the wheel come from old driving habits.
Conversations About Senior Driving — National (01/11/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationLiberty Mutual created a video to discuss seniors driving and having conversations about the topic.
Factors Leading to Older Drivers’ Intersection Crashes — National (09/01/2008)
Source: Professional AssociationOlder drivers are overinvolved in intersection crashes compared with younger drivers, but the reasons are not clearly understood. The purpose of the present study was to identify the factors that lead to older drivers' intersection crashes.
The Case For and Against Mandatory Age-based Assessment of Older Drivers — National (09/01/2006)
Source: Professional AssociationThe study shows both sides, for and against, age-based assessment in senior drivers.
Older Adult Drivers with Cognitive Impairment — National (03/15/2006)
Source: Professional AssociationThis article is about the likelihood of family physicians becoming more involved in driving retirement discussions with patients affected by cognitive impairment.
Impact of an Educational Program on the Safety of High-risk Older Drivers — National (04/01/2004)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study was done to determine if an individualized educational program to enhance driver safety skills would reduce the crash rate risk in senior drivers.
Evaluating the Impact of Passengers on the Safety of Older Drivers — Kentucky (01/01/2003)
Source: Professional AssociationOverall, the presence of two or more passengers was found to negatively impact the probability that drivers 75 years of age or older were at fault in crashes.
Tips For Senior Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationOlder adults are relatively safe and conscientious drivers. For some, of the physical changes of aging can interfere with driving responsibly. Here are three easy tips to stay safe on the road.