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Why Doctors Don’t Like to Discuss Driving with Older Patients — National (09/13/2019)
Source: UniversityDriving and Dementia: When it’s time to turn over the keys — National (08/20/2019)
Source: ExpertTom Kalina, MS/OTR, CDRS, talks about seeing different scenarios of older drivers with dementia.
Older drivers are more likely to be distracted by tech while driving, AAA report says — National (07/25/2019)
Source: NewsOlder drivers are more likely to be distracted by in-vehicle technology than their younger counterparts, according to an AAA study.
How Your Health Can Affect Driving — National (05/23/2019)
Source: NewsWe find that your health and not your age often matters most. And driving may become especially difficult for an older person if a medical condition exacerbates the aging process.
Driving With Hearing Loss — National (04/15/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationA third of people over 65 have some degree of hearing loss. The average person who notices a problem with their hearing waits about 7 years before seeking help. That means there's a whole lot of drivers with hearing impairments on the road
Safety Tips for Older Drivers — National (04/03/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWith age comes wisdom and experience, but aging also may affect some functional performance. For example, you might experience some changes that make driving more difficult.
Discussions with Older Family Members about Safe Driving: — National (08/01/2018)
Source: Professional AssociationThis research brief presents findings on the frequency of, and reasons for, older drivers discussing safe driving with family members.
Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/13/2018)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis report from TRIP, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that conducts technical research related to surface transportation, provides key data related to older driver safety and discusses strategies for improving safety.
Ohio’s Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety for Aging Citizens — Ohio (03/01/2018)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis article from the ITE Journal discusses how the Ohio Department of Transportation has collaborated with occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive approach to older driver safety.
Top 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers — National (02/22/2018)
Source: State Agency/ProgramSenior drivers and others with limited mobility need a car that’s easy to get into and out of, with controls that are easy to reach and intuitive to use.