The role of practitioners is to do detailed functional and medical assessments related to driving safety.
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Functional Assessment of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAmerica’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.
Summer Safety Tips Infographic created by ChORUS — National (06/22/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is an infographic of summer safety tips created by ChORUS with information from NHTSA.
Transportation gaps may persist for rural older adults despite infrastructure dollars — National (05/24/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSome $2 billion in federal money will soon be unlocked for rural transit projects, but it may not be enough to resolve long-standing accessibility issues older Americans face.
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.
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.
5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible — National (02/09/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAARPs 5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible is a good starting point in the process of learning what you can add to your vehicle. An occupational therapist can help you find the safest and appropriate gear to help with your mobility.
Introducing practical tools for fit to drive assessment of the elderly — National (12/31/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTherefore, it is recommended that the selected tools be used in practical batteries to assess the driving skills of the elderly.
Is It Still Safe for Your Aging Parent to Drive? — National (11/09/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIf you suspect your elderly parent isn't driving as well as they used to, there are actions you can take to help.