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  1. Transportation for Seniors (Seniorliving.org) — National (08/04/2023)

    Source: Professional Association

    Senior Living provided a quick guide around alternative transportation. Some examples include public transportation, paratransit programs, volunteer services, and senior shuttles. 

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  2. Older Population NHTSA Crash Stats 2021 — National (08/01/2023)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    For the purposes 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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  3. NHTSA Crash Stats "Pedestrians" 2023 — National (08/01/2023)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA Pedestrian Fact sheet for 2023. This fact sheet defines a pedestrian involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down.

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  4. Majority of older adults with cognitive impairment still drive — Michigan (07/23/2023)

    Source: University

    Researchers highlight the importance of caregivers having conversations with care recipients and health care professionals about driving.

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  5. Study: Many older adults with mild cognitive impairment are still driving — National (07/20/2023)

    Source: News

    Researchers assessed more than 600 adults over 65 years old in Nueces County, Texas, who had cognitive assessment scores that indicated a likelihood of impairment.

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  6. Most Older Drivers are Safe Drivers — Vermont (07/20/2023)

    Source: University

    Most Older drivers, or people over 65, are very safe drivers. There are ways we can stay safe on the roads as we get older. 

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  7. Senior Center Presentation — National (07/13/2023)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    ChORUS developed a presentation slide deck that you can use to present to older adults to promote older driver safety in your community.

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  8. 5 alternative transportation options for seniors who are no longer driving — National (07/05/2023)

    Source: Professional Association

    Curious about transportation for seniors? These five options will help older adults who no longer drive get around safely.

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  9. DOSCI Training — Minnesota (06/21/2023)

    Source: Expert

    This video does not provide POST or CEU hours, but will give the viewer insight into the DOSCI screening tool and how it can help you help others. 

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  10. Confronting the Challenges of Solo Aging — National (06/21/2023)

    Source: Expert

    ASA published a blog about solo aging and how it affects people all across America.

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