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  1. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Dec. 4-8, 2017 — National (12/08/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

     AOTA's Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 4–8, 2017, aims to promote understanding of the importance of mobility and transportation to ensuring older adults remain active in the community

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  2. 7 Simple Adjustments to Help Older Adults Drive Safer — Virginia (10/14/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    the number of older drivers on our roads is increasing and changes in vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and height may reduce an older adult's control behind the wheel. 

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  3. How to start a conversation on driving, mobility and aging — National (05/01/2017)

    Source: University

    This book was designed as part of a Department of Design course at The Ohio State University in the Spring of 2017. The project was a blend of graduates and residents at the Ohio Living Westminsterthurber community center. 

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  4. Diminished Motor Skills: ‘Silver Tsunami’ of Elderly Drivers Prompts Tough Decisions — National (11/23/2015)

    Source: News

    This article discusses the growing aging population and its impact on the roads as more drivers become seniors.

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  5. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities — Pennsylvania (11/10/2015)

    Source: Local Program

    A blog for Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities.

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  6. Assessing Elderly Drivers: Ability Means More Than Age — National (04/08/2015)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Edmunds.com gives information on its website on how to determine a senior’s driving ability.

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  7. How to Drive With Physical Disability — National (03/04/2015)

    Source: Professional Association

    A physical disability may affect the function of a person's body, but it should never affect person independence. Driving is a skill that promotes freedom and can be adapted so almost anyone with a physical disability can be mobile. 

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  8. There Are Big Negatives When Older People Stop Driving — National (03/04/2015)

    Source: Professional Association

    Consumer Affairs reports that a University of Missouri researcher says the negative consequences of taking away a driver’s keys because of loss of mobility and individuality outweigh safety concerns of them staying on the road.

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  9. Unexpected Outcomes for Elderly Couples Who Stop Driving — National (02/24/2015)

    Source: News

    Even if just one member of a couple stops driving, negative consequences result for both the driver and non-driver, a study concludes. 

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