Provides information on the role of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (DRS), how they perform evaluations, and what to do with evaluation results.
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What to Expect When You Are Referred to a Driving Rehabilitation Specialist? — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationSelf-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.
Pedestrian Bystander Care Animation — National (09/29/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationPedestrian bystander animation video by NHTSA.
Is high blood glucose dangerous when driving? — National (09/03/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationFor many Americans, driving is a big part of life. Most people with diabetes can do it safely, but there are some things to keep in mind before you get behind the wheel.
Disability Impacts All of Us — National (09/02/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe CDC created an infographic for how disability impacts all our lives as we age.
Vehicle safety characteristics in vulnerable driver populations — National (08/27/2020)
Source: ExpertOur objective was to obtain population-based estimates of the prevalence of important vehicle safety criteria among a statewide population of drivers.
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.
When taking away keys, don’t drive loved ones into a corner — National (06/01/2020)
Source: UniversityThe University of Mississippi Medical Center wrote a blog about what it is like for them as medical professionals having conversations with their older patients about driving and driving retirement.