Over 80 percent of older adults have a driver’s license. Older adults who drive a car have freedom and independence. They feel more in control and satisfied with their lives.
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Over 80 percent of older adults have a driver’s license. Older adults who drive a car have freedom and independence. They feel more in control and satisfied with their lives.
There is no reason to let physical limitations restrict your travel. In addition to making sure your car is properly serviced and ready for the trip, here are more tips for traveling by car.
Read about how to have a difficult driving conversation in the Alzheimer's Today Magazine.
When families and older adults plan ahead for community mobility, they have the most choices and the most power.
Use the ChORUS press release in your publications to spread the word about older driver safety during ODSAW 2023
Countermeasures That Work is intended to be reference guide for State Highway Safety Offices to help select effective, science based traffic safety countermeasures to address highway safety problems.
When ability behind the wheel starts to diminish, there are ways to address the issue.
Learn more about the different factors that can affect driving as you age and signs of when it may be time to stop driving.
The Occupational Therapy e handouts are organized by 85 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice.
The National Sheriffs’ Association website has several links for those interested in older driver safety.