Here are some tips for senior motorists to remain responsible and safe commuters.
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7 Elderly Driver Safety Tips — National (05/06/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationFinding Transportation Services for Seniors — National (04/21/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThere are many transportations and driving services for elders who can no longer drive themselves. Agingcare can provide ideas on how to search for other transportation options.
Driver’s License Renewal Laws for Older Drivers — National (04/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationDriver's license renewal time including seniors will be viewed as an individual, not as part of a group. this is the time to ask yourself the tough question: Should I continue the drive?
Medical Conditions That Put the Brakes on Driving — National (01/28/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationWhether an older adult can continue driving or not may come down to the amount of time it takes to make important decisions on the road.
Transport and Mobility Needs for an Ageing Society from a Policy Perspective: Review and Implications — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationThis document discusses the challenges countries face in adapting their health and social systems to meet the mobility needs of the aging population.
Older Adults and Perceptions in Self-Driving, Ride-Hailing Services — National (07/26/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis research is of interest to older adults, their families, and those who provide health and social services because older adults outlive their decision to stop driving by about 10 years.
Quiz: Do You Know the Rules of the Road? — National (06/11/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLegal and tech changes mean even longtime drivers have gaps in their driving know-how. Take the AARP quiz to test your driving knowledge.
Retiring from Driving: 3 Ways to Make the Transition — National (05/27/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationNearly half of all former drivers said that all things considered, giving up driving made no impact on their lives. Roughly three in 10 even said they did not miss driving. Here are three ways to help.
Still going Strong: Healthcare Providers — National (05/04/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationWhat can you do to prevent motor vehicle crash deaths and injuries in your patients?
You and Your Heart: What You Control — National (02/12/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationA few key decisions can give your heart that extra attention and lower your odds of a heart attack or stroke.