Dr. Ericka Tung, a Geriatrician at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses her article which offers guidelines to patients, families, and the clinicians who counsel them, on assessing the safety of the older adult driver.
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Assessing and Counseling the Older Driver — National (08/19/2019)
Source: ExpertGap Exists Between Seniors’ Opinion of Driving Ability and Performance — National (05/29/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationThe majority of older adults rate themselves as excellent drivers though one in four had a wreck in the previous five years.
Driving With Hearing Loss — National (04/15/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationA third of people over 65 have some degree of hearing loss. The average person who notices a problem with their hearing waits about 7 years before seeking help. That means there's a whole lot of drivers with hearing impairments on the road
Older Drivers at High Crash Risk are ‘Most Distractible’ — National (04/02/2019)
Source: ExpertOlder drivers rated at high crash risk on a computerized vision test are more likely to have driving problems related to distractions in the car.
Discussions with Older Family Members about Safe Driving: — National (08/01/2018)
Source: Professional AssociationThis research brief presents findings on the frequency of, and reasons for, older drivers discussing safe driving with family members.
Challenges for Older Drivers in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Settings — National (03/22/2018)
Source: Professional AssociationAlong with age-related factors, geographical settings-urban, suburban, and rural areas- also contribute to the difference in fatal crashes among older drivers.
Could CarFit Be a Good Fit For You? — National (03/19/2018)
Source: ExpertCarfit is a free educational program developed in collaboration with AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association that promotes safe driving and mobility among older drivers.
Staying Independent After Giving Up the Car Keys — National (06/09/2017)
Source: Professional AssociationGiving up the car keys is one of the most challenging decisions a senior makes. The loss of independence can be devastating. But causing an accident because of diminished abilities is even worse.
IACP Alzheimer's Initiative Program Webinar: 3 Stages of Alzheimer's — National (03/30/2017)
Source: Professional AssociationIACP video on the 3 stages of Alzheimer’s Disease that Law Enforcement might observe during a traffic stop.
U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Older Americans Month: May 2017 — National (03/27/2017)
Source: Professional AssociationAfter 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.