This tip card addresses the keys to achieving safe mobility for life and directs you to specific transportation resources.
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You hold the keys to your transportation — Florida
Source: Professional AssociationKeeping Our Older Drivers Safe on the Road — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn about how to our older drivers safety on the road by reading the NHTSA older page.
Sidewalks — National
Source: Professional AssociationSafe, accessible, and well-maintained sidewalks are a fundamental and necessary investment for cities and have been found to enhance general public health maximizing social capital. Read more from NACTO about sidewalk safety.
Older Driver Safety Program RWJ Barnabas — New Jersey
Source: UniversityThe program addresses the needs of older drivers by providing a comprehensive evaluation to determine how to help you or a loved one remain independent – and safe – behind the wheel.
Driving & Community Mobility — National
Source: Professional AssociationAOTA is here to assist in your driving programs and projects with resources, tools, frameworks, and partner connections to support your clients and the community.
MyMobility Plan — National
Source: Professional AssociationWhile it may not be possible to prevent all of these changes, there are actions you and your loved ones can take today, and as you age, to help keep you safe and independent tomorrow. Use this tool to help plan for the future.
Signs that an Older Adult’s Driving Skills Need Testing — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe following are warning signs that an older adult may need to have a professional test about whether driving is still safe.
Healthy Living Tips — National
Source: ExpertACL has a healthy living fact sheets about how to know when its time to give up the keys.
Medication Effects That May Impair Driving Ability — National
Source: US Department of TransportationMedscape here to talk about medicines, whether they are prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC), legal, or illegal, that have the potential to impair driving performance.
My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults California — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramState-based information on programs supporting older drivers in California, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.