In this brief article, we will explain what an elderly driving evaluation is and how it can help determine when it may be wise to stop driving.
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What Does An Elderly Driving Evaluation Involve — National (11/28/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Dangers of Distracted Senior Drivers — National (10/31/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Half (January-June) of 2021 was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and it reveals the biggest six-month increase ever seen in the history of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Should You Get A Professional Driving Safety Assessment? — National (09/26/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationShepherd Center of NOVA provides information on the importance of driving safety assessments and how they can help individuals determine any necessary adjustments to increase their driving safety, especially as they age.
Interventions With the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAside from treating medical conditions that impair driving ability, most medical practitioners are not prepared to formulate or execute a driving rehabilitation plan; referral to specialists is often helpful.
Functional Assessment of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe role of practitioners is to do detailed functional and medical assessments related to driving safety.
Bicycle Safety Tips That All Seniors Should Follow — National (09/01/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRead these bicycle safety tips for seniors to make bike riding a safer - and more enjoyable experience.
America’s Rural Roads — National (09/01/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationOlder drivers also experience slower cognition, have longer reaction times, and may have difficulty with some of the physical aspects of the driving tasks.
Driving and Multiple Sclerosis: How to Stay Safe — National (08/24/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis article will provide helpful tips for how you can stay safe while driving with MS.
Michigan’s Guide for Aging Drivers and Their Families — Michigan (08/01/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis guide is meant to help Michigan’s aging drivers, their families and caregivers learn how to balance aging, safety and mobility.
Traveling with Seniors? Read Our Summer Safety Travel Tips! — National (07/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationHope Senior Home Care wants to share tips to make traveling easier with your elderly loved ones.