Kiplinger gives information on how to approach a senior family member regarding their driving ability and safety behind the wheel.
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When Should Elderly Drivers Hang Up the Car Keys? — National (11/18/2012)
Source: Professional Association20 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.
Few Aging in Place Programs Focus on Rural Areas — National
Source: NewsAging in place can be challenging for many older adults, no matter where they live, but is especially daunting for those living in rural areas.
Older Drivers Safety OHIO — Ohio
Source: State Agency/ProgramTo prevent these crashes, Ohio has state and local programs and resources that can help older adopt strategies to stay safe on the road, as well as find alternatives to driving if they can no longer do so safety.
Older Road User Program Management — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLean the skills necessary to manage a successful and sustainable older road user safety program. Individuals involved with older road user safety have specific needs that are often not met in other courses.
Transportation Planning Provide Older Adults with Transportation Options — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhen older adults stop driving, their health can get worse. Giving up the keys almost doubles the symptoms of depression for older adults, and it may also increase declines in physical and mental health, according to AGS
State Highway Safety Offices / Countermeasures that Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationCountermeasures That Work is intended to be reference guide for State Highway Safety Offices to help select effective, science based traffic safety countermeasures to address highway safety problems.
Roadmap to Living with Vision Loss: What Kinds of Services Will You Need to Maintain Independence? — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThese services can help individuals regain self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life, similar to how occupational and physical therapy can restore function after an injury.
A Guide to Vision Loss for Family and Friends — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe information here can provide advice and direction on how to assist your loved one with adapting successfully to the many changes ahead.
Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDriving is a key to independence from the moment we get our first license. Most of us want to hold onto that key for as long as we safely can. This resource created by NHTSA can help.