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  1. Seniors’ and Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Using Driving Simulators in Clinical Settings — National (04/22/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This paper weighs whether potential clients and physicians would use driving simulators in order to assess a driver’s safety knowledge behind the wheel.

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  2. Keeping Delaware Drivers Safe and Mobile — Delaware (04/16/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This video explores how the Delaware Department of Transportation has successfully improved safety for all road users by focusing on the needs of older drivers. Many of the successful strategies highlighted could be replicated elsewhere.

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  3. Delaware: Keeping Delaware Drivers Safe and Mobile — Delaware (04/16/2014)

    Source: Professional Association

    This video from the Roadway Safety Foundation promotes the Delaware Department of Transportation's efforts to improve safety for all motorists in the state by implementing design features known to benefit older drivers and pedestrians.

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  4. Disease-, Age-related Effects of HIV May Impact Driving Abilities of Middle-aged and Older Adults — Alabama (04/02/2014)

    Source: News

    Nearly half of people living with HIV experience cognitive deficits that may impact instrumental activities of daily living, including driving, according research.

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  5. Uniform Guidelines for State highway Safety Programs — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    In this guideline, there are recommendations regarding specific partner groups like old road users to implement a comprehensive highway safety program. 

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  6. Alzheimer’s Society Podcast April 2014 - Dementia and Driving — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s Society produced a podcast to discuss the affects of dementia on a senior’s ability to drive.

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  7. Understanding Older Drivers: An Examination of Medical Conditions, Medication Use, and Travel Behavior — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This study of two national databases provides details on older driver travel behaviors, automobility, and medication use.
     

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  8. Effect of Passenger Presence on Older Drivers’ Risk of Fatal Crash Involvement — National (03/28/2014)

    Source: Expert

    To determine the association between passenger presence and risk of fatal crash involvement in relation to driver and passenger age and gender, focusing especially on drivers ages 65 and older.

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  9. Staying healthy in your car: Coping with illness and age — National (03/09/2014)

    Source: University

     How do illnesses and age affect motor vehicle safety, and how can a man keep driving in good health?

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  10. Consensus Statements on Driving for Persons with Dementia — National (02/25/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This paper works as a guide for occupational therapists when addressing driving, mobility and dementia in seniors.

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