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What to Know About Frailty in Older Adults — National (03/17/2021)
Source: Nonprofit Organization5 Public Transportation Safety Tips For Seniors — National (02/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationFollowing are five safety tips that all aging adults can use when riding public transportation.
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.
Strategies to Improve Driving Safety — National (01/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit Organizationwhen asked, most older adults will answer that they are excellent drivers or at least better than many of the younger drivers on the road. Many drivers have some bad habits that can put them at risk of a minor crash or even a ticket.
Identifying Policy Approaches to Extending the Safe Mobility of Older Adults — National (01/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationResearch that examines effective policies and practices in driver licensing of older and medically at-risk drivers.
Planifi cación del transporte para con ductores mayores — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationLo guía a través de los pasos para desarrollar su plan de transporte.
ChORUS Sample Event Evaluation Form — National (10/02/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationSample evaluation form for events related to older driver safety.
District of Columbia: Senior Driver Information for DC — District of Columbia (09/18/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramDC’s Department of Motor Vehicles has a page on its website specifically for seniors with information regarding licensing.
Texas: Denton County's Transit Blog Hop on Board — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationA transit blog for Denton County, North Texas transportation.