After a meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens, President John F. Kennedy encouraged all Americans to pay tribute to older people across the country by designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month.
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U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Older Americans Month: May 2017 — National (03/27/2017)
Source: Professional AssociationExploration of Older Drivers’ Speeding Behavior — National (10/01/2016)
Source: ExpertSpeeding increases crash risk and resulting injury severity. Older drivers are at increased risk of injury due to frailty, at increased risk of crashing due to slower reaction times compared to younger drivers.
Art of Aging: Senior Drivers — Pennsylvania (08/25/2016)
Source: NewsResearch from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that older drivers are among the safest. But eventually, we all retire from the road.
Driving When You Have Macular Degeneration — National (08/15/2016)
Source: US Department of TransportationMacular degeneration affects vision and therefore can have a huge impact on one’s ability to drive. First, an eye doctor should tell his patient if they are able to drive once they’ve been diagnosed.
Maryland: Resources Online for Older Drivers — Maryland (07/06/2016)
Source: NewsMontgomery County has launched “Explore Older Driver Resources,” a new webpage for older residents and their families. The page includes information about driving safely as well as alternate transportation options.
Driving Simulator Training Is Associated with Reduced Inhibitory Workload in Older Drivers — National (07/04/2016)
Source: ExpertIn demanding cognitive tasks, older people mostly experience more problems than younger people, and their brain workload is higher.
Challenges of Older Drivers’ Adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles — National (06/21/2016)
Source: ExpertThe personal vehicle is increasingly the preferred mode of travel for aging adults. There are greater numbers of older drivers on the roads driving more miles than ever before.
Colorado: Pitkin County Senior Services Offers Volunteer Driving Program — Colorado (05/01/2016)
Source: NewsPitkin County Senior Services gives seniors hope with volunteer driving program.
Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Are About to Be Everywhere — District of Columbia (05/01/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA predicts that most automakers’ acceptance of the challenge will make AEB standard on new cars three years faster than could be achieved through the formal regulatory process. And the feature could be arriving sooner than 2022.
The 2016 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo — National (04/10/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationThe 2016 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo was in Chicago from April 7 to April 10, 2016.