2 out of 3 fatal crashes involving older drivers involved other vehicles.
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2 out of 3 Crashes — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSDLA Handout — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS General Handout — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationGeneral handout provides information about who ChORUS is and how to utilize the site
10 OTC and Prescription Drugs that Can Impair Your Driving — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationYour healthcare provider or pharmacist can help if your medication is affecting your driving. Let them know if you’re having this side effect.
Older Driver Safety Concern Rises In U.S. And Europe As People Age — National
Source: NewsThe number of adults 65 and older increased by 29% between 2012 and 2021 in the United States.
For older adults, mobility is essential to staying engaged, active, and independent, experts say, and many of them continue to be active drivers on the nation's roads.
But in 2021, nearly 7,500 people in that age group were killed in traffic crashes, accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities.
Lets talk about Driving After Stroke — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving is often a major concern after a stroke. It’s not unusual for stroke survivors to want to drive. Getting around after a stroke is important — but safety is even more important.
Older Driver Safety Training — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Sheriffs’ Association website has several links for those interested in older driver safety.
Florida: Tampa Bay's Go Hart Public Transportation — Florida
Source: Local ProgramWhat's new, what's happening, and what's to come in Tampa Bay public transportation.
Virginia: Arlington's Transit Blog — Virginia
Source: Local ProgramA blog for Arlington, Virginia’s transit, ART.
Helping Elders Retire From Driving — National
Source: NewsToday’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.