Helping an older driver stay safe starts with paying attention to how well they are performing tasks, both inside the car and out. Next, we’ll discuss some of the changes you may want to discuss with an older family member or friend.
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Helping Older Drivers Stay Safe: A Guide for Family & Friends — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramNorth American Conference on ELDERLY MOBILITY — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis guide showcases several national and international noteworthy practices presented during each conference track: alternative transportation, infrastructure and vehicles, driver education and training, driver screening and assessment, and housing and land use.
Emergency Medicine and Trauma Specialist's Quick Guide for Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis quick guide is the product of a cooperative agreement between the American Geriatrics Society and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and was developed in collaboration with the EAST.
20 Rideshare Safety Tips to Protect — National
Source: Professional AssociationKey safety precautions that seniors should take to protect themselves while using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These tips enable them to enjoy greater independence while safeguarding their well-being.
Watching Out for Senior Walkers — National
Source: US Department of TransportationA workshop, created by NHTSA, was held in various cities to educate local transportation engineers, law enforcement officers, elected officials and others on senior pedestrian safety.
PedBikeInfo — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPedBikeInfo center is supported by Federal Highwasy Administrations and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration providing information and resources around Ped and Bike Safety.
Recognizing Dementia in Drivers for Law Enforcement — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a brief series of pop-up presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Recognizing Dementia in Drivers for Law Enforcement."
Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Presentation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPresentation from the Alzheimer's Association about demonstrating awareness of the risk associated with wandering behavior, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, list of techniques for effectively interacting with a person with Alzheimer's.