Your healthcare provider or pharmacist can help if your medication is affecting your driving. Let them know if you’re having this side effect.
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10 OTC and Prescription Drugs that Can Impair Your Driving — National (10/24/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationFall Prevention in Older Adults — National (07/18/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationResources are provided for reducing fall risks, including self-assessments, suggestions for home modifications, and a review of evidence-based strength & balance exercise programs.
Raging Aging Symposium series, 2021 (session recordings) — National (01/14/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramA pop-up symposium supported by a grant from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
Driving and Glaucoma: What You Should Know — National (08/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationLearn why glaucoma can impair driving, how you can seek help, and options for transportation alternatives.
Driving and Community Mobility – Overcome Senior Drivers Concerns — National (03/04/2021)
Source: Professional Association1:23 minute video about what an older driver may expect when asking occupational therapy about driving concerns.
Can You Drive After A Stroke? Safety Considerations and Rehab Techniques — National (10/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationDriving after a stroke is a complex issue because everyone has different secondary effects of stroke. Learn what signed to look for when determining if you can drive again after stroke.
Driving with Vision Disorders — National (06/13/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis video produced by NHTSA talks about the three vision disorders that can greatly impact a senior’s ability to drive safely: cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Driving with Sleep Apnea — National (06/13/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA gives tips on driving with sleep apnea. Pulling over when feeling drowsy and talking to a healthcare provider about treatment options are among suggested things to do about sleep apnea.
Helping Florida's Aging Drivers Stay Safe and Mobile — Florida (11/25/2019)
Source: ExpertFlorida video on types of situations law enforcement may encounter with older drivers, what to do, and how to make a referral.