International Association of Chiefs of Police has a pocket card on the ten warning signs a driver may have with Alzheimer’s Disease and ten steps on how to interact with someone that may have Alzheimer’s Disease.
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10 Warning Signs a Driver May Have Alzheimer’s Disease — National
Source: Professional AssociationEvergreen 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.
Issues Related to Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists’ website shows that seniors have lower fatal crash rates, but are at a higher risk for fatalities because of their age.
NHTSA’s Aging Gracefully Driving Safely Assessment — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA has created a guide filled with information on how seniors can drive safely.
Plan For The Road Ahead — National
Source: UniversityThis tool allows you to identify such activities as trips to the grocery store, hair salon, barber shop, doctors’ office, shopping, movies, entertainment, exercise, and social events.
Road to Zero: Doubling Down on What Works — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Doubling Down on What Works is a working group of the Road to Zero Coalition has created a clearinghouse for resources.
Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers Overview — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis includes selection and highlights from the Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Road Users.
ADED: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationAmong the many duties of state driver licensing agencies, protecting the public is a top priority. State licensing agencies work with medical advisory boards to determine if an individual is safe to drive.
Governor Highway Safety Association — National
Source: Professional AssociationGovernors Highway Safety Associaton. The State's Voice on Highway Safety.