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  1. Family Conversations With Older Drivers — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Because driving represents independence and freedom for most older adults, the idea of limiting or giving up driving can be a deeply personal and emotional issue.

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  2. DMV Medical Review of Drivers — Virginia 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    The Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Review Services is responsible for reviewing the abilities of individuals who may have a physical or mental condition pairing their ability to drive safely. 

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  3. When to Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia — Virginia 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic. 

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  4. Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home — National 

    Source: Expert

    Planning ahead is hard because you never know how your needs might change. The NIH wrote an article about how to age in place. 

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  5. Dangers of Driving After Taking Prescription Drugs or Over-the-Counter Medicines — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Many legally obtained and commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drugs can affect a user's ability to drive safely. NHTSA explains the dangers of driving after taking OTC medication.

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  6. Spectrum Of Driver Services: Right Services for the Right People at the Right Time — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Description consumers and health care providers can use to distinguish the style of services needed for older adults. 

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  7. Driver Safety for All Ages — National 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Presentation presented by the Georgia Department of Driver Services Medical Review Unit. 

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  8. Checklist of Community Mobility Skills — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    This tool merges individual functional mobility with demands required transportation type to assist in identifying transportation options that support and/ or increase safe and effective community mobility. 

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  9. Older Driver — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    If you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving. 

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  10. Find a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Need help finding a Driving Rehabilitation Specialist. Visit AOTA website to help narrow your search. 

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