Prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines dietary supplements, and even some herbal products, can cause side effects that increase your risk for a fall or motor vehicle crash.
Search the ChORUS Library
Tips for Your Search
To start, enter a keyword or phrase to find library resources of interest and select “Apply”. Your search results will appear. To filter your results, select one or more filter options from the filter categories (i.e., Audience, Type, Source, etc.). You can choose one or more filters from one or more categories. If you select more than one filter, resources will appear for both of your choices. For example, if you select Individuals and Law Enforcement as Audiences and Screening and Testing as a Topic you will yield a list of all screening and testing materials associated with both audiences.
Medicines Risk Fact Sheet — National
Source: ExpertSome Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix — National
Source: ExpertYou can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability.
Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertMedicines help us live longer and healthier. but taking them the wrong way or mixing certain drugs can be dangerous.
Aging and Disability Network — National
Source: ExpertThe aging and disability network is made up of local, state, and national organizations and committed advocates working to support older adults and people with disabilities.
How to Help Your Loved One Retire from Driving — National
Source: ExpertDriving is a source of freedom and independence for our aging loved ones. But over time, physical and mental changes can make it unsafe for them to operate their motor vehicle.
Distracted Driving — National
Source: ExpertDistracted driving is doing another activity that takes the driver's attention away from driving. It can increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash. Visit the CDC website for find more information.
People with Disabilities and Access to Health Care — National
Source: Expert1 in 4 adults in the United States, or 61 million people, have at least one of these disabilities: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living. Anyone can have a disability at any point in their life.
" Aging How to Talk with Your Elderly Parent About Giving Up Their Driver’s License" — National
Source: ExpertRecognize that giving up a driver’s license may be a big step for your elderly parents. Approach the topic with compassion and sympathy, but also be firm. After all, the sooner they get out of this unsafe situation, the better things will be for everyone on the road—including them!
Are Your Medicines Increasing you Risk of a Fall or a Car Crash — National
Source: ExpertUse this fact sheet to identify medicines that can put you at risk with potential side effects that can affect your driving, and questions to ask your doctors.
Driver Safety Questionnaire — National
Source: ExpertAn interactive tool on older adults driving safety information for the public and caregivers.