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  1. Tip Sheet: Hot Weather Safety Tips For Older Adults — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Older adults and individuals with cronic medical conditions are at high risk of deveopling heat related illnesses, because of aging-related physical changes in the body chronic health coniditons and even effect taking some medication

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  2. Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    The program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public

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  3. Are Your Medicines Increasing you Risk of a Fall or a Car Crash — National 

    Source: Expert

    Use 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.

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  4. What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    RAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.

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  5. Occupational Therapy Toolkit — National 

    Source: Expert

    The Occupational Therapy e handouts are organized by 85 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice.

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  6. Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization
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  7. Aging (Older) Drivers — Wisconsin 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Wisconsin has compiled a list of resources for older drivers to help them and their loved ones assess driving safety. 

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  8. Helping Elders Retire From Driving — National 

    Source: News

    Today’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.

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  9. Driving and Traveling After a Heart Attack — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Getting back behind the wheel after a heart attack can be just another step in your recovery, but it's important that you're both ready and prepared. 

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  10. Older Drivers Safety Program — National 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Older drivers have an excessively high rate of motor vehicle fatalities compared to other adult age groups, on a per vehicle mile traveled (VMT) basis.

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