Five resources provide law enforcement with information on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. These resources can be used by professionals to help assess and assist individuals in need.
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Law Enforcement Resources on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia — National (09/15/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMy State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Summary Chart — National (08/21/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationA summary chart of state-based information on programs supporting older drivers in several states, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
Majority of older adults with cognitive impairment still drive — Michigan (07/23/2023)
Source: UniversityResearchers highlight the importance of caregivers having conversations with care recipients and health care professionals about driving.
DOSCI Training — Minnesota (06/21/2023)
Source: ExpertThis video does not provide POST or CEU hours, but will give the viewer insight into the DOSCI screening tool and how it can help you help others.
Has anyone reported a parent to the DMV to prevent them from driving anymore? — National (05/29/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAging care blog post about how to report a parent to the DMV.
Older adults are more easily distracted — National (05/10/2023)
Source: UniversityThe study assessed the interaction between physical exertion and short-term memory performance when distractors were present or absent in younger and older adults.
How to Know When Your Parents Should Stop Driving — National (03/31/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving is one of the greatest symbols of independence and control we enjoy. So just how do you know when your parents should stop driving?
How To Take the Keys Away From an Elderly Driver: A Step by Step Guide — National (03/29/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationArriving at a solution that alleviates family members’ concerns and satisfies a senior’s desire for autonomy requires patience, compromise, and a step-by-step approach.
AGS NHTSA Safe Driving Summary 2020 — National (12/17/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationUnder an agreement, NHTSA and AGS developed companion professional and public education products to increase the availability of safe driving resources for both clinicians and older drivers and their caregivers.
The Medical Referral Process and Motor-Vehicle Crash Risk for Drivers with Dementia — National (12/05/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis study uses comprehensive data from the Iowa Department of Transportation to compare the referral process for drivers with and without dementia from January 2014 through November 2019.