Several important questions regarding cognitive aging and dementia in older people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) are the focus of this narrative review: Do older PwMS have worse cognitive decline compared to older people without MS?
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Cognitive Decline in Older People with Multiple Sclerosis—A Narrative Review of the Literature — National (06/02/2022)
Source: NewsResearch on older Adults' Mobility: 2021 Meeting Summary Report — National (06/01/2022)
Source: NewsA meeting to spotlight research on older adults' mobility was held virtually due to COVID in Jan 2021. Under NHTSA sponsorship this meeting provided a multi-disciplinary forum oriented towards interested parties sharing research.
Traffic Safety Facts- Bicyclists and Other Cyclists- 2020 — National (06/01/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationTraffic Safety Fact Sheet are released annually by NHTSA to highlight the latest developments and trend data. The most recent year of finalized data is 2020 Data Bicyclist and other Cyclists 2020
Why Older Adults Stop Driving — National (06/01/2022)
Source: NewsDriving is fundamental to quality of life for older adults. Given this, many older adults are reluctant to give up the keys to their car, since life for those who do can be difficult.
When Is It Time For Aging Parents To Give Up Driving? — National (05/26/2022)
Source: NewsThe subject of driving for elders can get quite emotional. It is a symbol of independence and freedom. It can also be increasingly dangerous as we age.
When should older adults stop driving? It depends — California (05/17/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIt takes more than age to determine when it's time to take the keys.
Visual Scanning Training For Older Drivers — National (05/01/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis study examined the effectiveness of an occupational therapist's visual scanning training program as an intervention to improve the visual scanning performance of healthy older drivers.
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?
Can You Drive With Multiple Sclerosis? — National (03/24/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIn this article, we examine how MS affects driving, how to get evaluated, and what modifications can be made to your car.
Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways | Raging Aging Symposium — National (01/10/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways"