Provides sample questions that a clinician can ask their patients to determine if they are having difficulties driving.
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ChORUS Older Patient Questionnaire — National (10/23/2020)
Source: US Department of Transportation¿Qué esperar cuando se lo/la deriva a un especialista en rehabilitación de conductores? — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProporciona información sobre el papel de los especialistas en rehabilitación de conductores, cómo realizan las evaluaciones y qué hacer con los resultados de las evaluaciones.
Herramientas para la autoevaluación y la calificación del cuidador — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProporciona enlaces a varias herramientas gratuitas disponibles para pacientes mayores, sus familiares y cuidadores para identificar a los conductores mayores en riesgo.
Self-Assessment and Caregivers’ Rating Tools — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProvides links to several free tools available for older patients, their family members, and caregivers to identify at-risk older drivers.
Texas: Department of Public Safety Older Driver Information — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramTexas’s Department of Public Safety has information on its website regarding driver license renewal requirements for residents of the state.
Some Medications and Driving Don’t Mix — National (09/15/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe FDA reports on its website that medications and their side effects could be harmful while driving.
Driving When You Have Macular Degeneration — National (08/15/2016)
Source: US Department of TransportationMacular degeneration affects vision and therefore can have a huge impact on one’s ability to drive. First, an eye doctor should tell his patient if they are able to drive once they’ve been diagnosed.
Associations Between Falls and Driving Outcomes in Older Adults: A LongROAD Study — National (03/01/2016)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis study examines the relationship between falls and subsequent motor vehicle crash involvement among older drivers.
Infographic: 3 Tips to Stop a Person with Dementia From Driving When Reasoning Didn’t Work — National (01/19/2016)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Alzheimer’s blog posted an infographic (via www.alz.org) with 3 tips on how to stop a person with dementia from driving when reasoning with them hasn’t worked.