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  1. Give The Gift of Safety — National (12/29/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Changing one's driving habits can be difficult, but you as a loved one of an older driver, can have a major impact on their safety on the road. 

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  2. Maintaining mobility and preventing disability are key to living independently as we age — National (11/30/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    As we age, we may experience changes in our mobility. there are many reasons for these changes including changes to gait (how we walk) balance, and physical strength. NIA researchers are testing ways to prevent or reverse loss of mobility.

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  3. Safety Solutions for Older Drivers — National (09/14/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This video by the Roadway Safety Foundation provides best practices for improving community safety through better road design, and offers case studies from Florida and Delaware, as well as interviews with leading traffic safety experts.

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  4. Disability Impacts All of Us — National (09/02/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The CDC created an infographic for how disability impacts all our lives as we age. 

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  5. Aggressive Driving Fact Sheet — Texas (07/01/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Aggressive driving is an unsafe behavior performed purposely with ill intent or disregard for safety that puts other drivers or property at risk. This Texas handout helps go over what to look out for. 

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  6. Florida: Aging Road User Data — Florida (05/27/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Every year, the Coalition selects priority counties using a 3-year average of the rate of crashes involving individuals aged 65+, compared to the population of 65+ in both urban and rural counties.

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  7. Plan for the Road Ahead- Boomers — National (02/20/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Make a transportation plan. 

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  8. A Road Less Traveled: Older Men Struggle More Than Women as Driving Decreases — National (02/18/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    New AAA report find genders handle reductions in driving differently. 

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  9. How to Find Your State DOT — National (04/29/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Federal Highway Administration lists all state transportation websites. Click here to find your state's Department of Transportation.

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  10. Safety Tips for Older Drivers — National (04/03/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    With age comes wisdom and experience, but aging also may affect some functional performance. For example, you might experience some changes that make driving more difficult.

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