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  1. 3 Key Changes Could Make Roads Safer for Older Pedestrians — National (07/22/2022)

    Source: News

    U.S News wrote an article on ways to make roads safer for older pedestrians. 

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  2. Changes to street crossings could make roads safer for elderly pedestrians — National (07/22/2022)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    To improve pedestrian safety at street crossings, researchers called for changes to improve visibility and illumination, to increase the use of left-turn traffic signals and shorten crossing distances. 

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  3. Bad Medicine? Many Drivers Hit the Road on Potentially Impairing Medications — National (07/21/2022)

    Source: Professional Association

    AAA surveyed many drivers to see how many people are taking medications issues were not warned by their healthcare provider regarding the possible dangerous impact on driving.

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  4. Traveling with Seniors? Read Our Summer Safety Travel Tips! — National (07/20/2022)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Hope Senior Home Care wants to share tips to make traveling easier with your elderly loved ones.

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  5. Fall Prevention in Older Adults — National (07/18/2022)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Resources are provided for reducing fall risks, including self-assessments, suggestions for home modifications, and a review of evidence-based strength & balance exercise programs.

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  6. Traffic Safety Facts Older Population - 2020 — National (07/12/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    For the purpose of this fact sheet, the term "older" in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants- refers to people 65 and older. 

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  7. Personal Transportation for Seniors — National (07/11/2022)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    SeniorLiving.org has successful strategies to help develop, plan, and create your personal transportation plan. 

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  8. Summer Safety Tips Infographic created by ChORUS — National (06/22/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This is an infographic of summer safety tips created by ChORUS with information from NHTSA. 

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  9. How Do I Get My Loved One to Stop Driving? — National (06/19/2022)

    Source: Professional Association

    How do you insist that your aging loved one stop driving – for their safety as well as the safety of others?

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  10. Transportation: What Caregivers Need to Know — National (06/17/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Finding alternatives for times, you can't get your loved ones where they need to go likely will require some research. The types of transit available differ widely from location to location. 

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