Today, with the technological advancements and availability of a wide range of home modifications, caregiving, and other services, there are many options available to help the elderly. Here are 5 ways you can help improve their life.
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5 Easy Ways to Help Our Elders — National (01/02/2022)
Source: UniversityNew Resources to Keep Older Drivers Safe — Ohio (12/06/2021)
Source: NewsThe Ohio Department of Transportation, the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the Ohio Department of Aging, and AAA are reminding Ohio Drivers to stay fit to drive by following a few basic safety tips.
20 Warning Signs an Elderly Driver Is No Longer Safe Behind the Wheel — National (11/29/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationThe NHTSA advises family memebers to look for the following indicators that an elderly driver may need to stop driving and consider alternative modes of transportation.
Transport and Mobility Needs for an Ageing Society from a Policy Perspective: Review and Implications — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationThis document discusses the challenges countries face in adapting their health and social systems to meet the mobility needs of the aging population.
Sample Press Release- Target Audience: Older Drivers/General — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationSample Press Release- Target Audience: Law Enforcement — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSample Press Release-Target Audience: Medical Professionals — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSample Press Release- Target Audience: State Driver Licensing Agency — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMaintaining Mobility Independence in Florida 2020 — Florida (11/02/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationWebinar provided virtually as part of Older Driver Safety Awareness week 2020.
Older Driver Performance across Six Naturalistic Studies [Traffic Tech] — National (11/01/2021)
Source: State Agency/ProgramNHTSA sponsored six studies over the previous decade to explore the relationship between age-related changes and older driver performance and behavior. Then another report aggregated and analyzed the data they collected.