This paper weighs whether potential clients and physicians would use driving simulators in order to assess a driver’s safety knowledge behind the wheel.
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Seniors’ and Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Using Driving Simulators in Clinical Settings — National (04/22/2014)
Source: ExpertDisease-, Age-related Effects of HIV May Impact Driving Abilities of Middle-aged and Older Adults — Alabama (04/02/2014)
Source: NewsNearly half of people living with HIV experience cognitive deficits that may impact instrumental activities of daily living, including driving, according research.
Effect of Passenger Presence on Older Drivers’ Risk of Fatal Crash Involvement — National (03/28/2014)
Source: ExpertTo determine the association between passenger presence and risk of fatal crash involvement in relation to driver and passenger age and gender, focusing especially on drivers ages 65 and older.
Consensus Statements on Driving for Persons with Dementia — National (02/25/2014)
Source: ExpertThis paper works as a guide for occupational therapists when addressing driving, mobility and dementia in seniors.
Study: Aging Drivers Crash Less Often Than Earlier Generations — National (02/20/2014)
Source: NewsThis article reports on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s findings that drivers aged 70 and older are less likely to be involved in crashes than previous generations.
Driver Safety for Older Adults: What Families Need to Know — California (02/12/2014)
Source: ExpertUCLA’s Longevity Center held a community meeting on January 16, 2014 to discuss Driver Safety for Older Adults.
Driving Tips for Seniors — National (01/01/2014)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAAA produced a video with reminders and tips for senior drivers. Tips include following speed limits and sticking to familiar roads when driving at night.
Driving Cessation Hinders Aging Adults Volunteer and Work Lives, Social Lives Okay in Short Term — National (09/17/2013)
Source: NewsScience Daily published a press release which states the researchers’ results regarding how seniors’ driving cessation affected their ability to work, volunteer and remain social.
Seniors Behind the Wheel: Few Kids Have the Talk — National (07/29/2013)
Source: NewsThis USA Today article talks about the difficulties children of seniors face when discussing driving cessation.
Seniors Driving: When Should Your Parents’ Keys Be Taken Away? — National (05/18/2013)
Source: NewsHuffington Post shares a video clips from “The Drs” discussing senior driving and knowing when parents’ keys should be taken away.