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  1. Older Adult Drivers with Cognitive Impairment — National (03/15/2006)

    Source: Professional Association

    This article is about the likelihood of family physicians becoming more involved in driving retirement discussions with patients affected by cognitive impairment.

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  2. The Elderly Driver — National (06/01/2005)

    Source: News

    In 2005, Psychiatric Times covered senior drivers on their website and the affect that prohibiting the elderly from driving can have on them. 

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  3. Impact of an Educational Program on the Safety of High-risk Older Drivers — National (04/01/2004)

    Source: Professional Association

    This study was done to determine if an individualized educational program to enhance driver safety skills would reduce the crash rate risk in senior drivers.

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  4. Evaluating the Impact of Passengers on the Safety of Older Drivers — Kentucky (01/01/2003)

    Source: Professional Association

    Overall, the presence of two or more passengers was found to negatively impact the probability that drivers 75 years of age or older were at fault in crashes.

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  5. Driving and Alternatives: Older Drivers in Michigan — Michigan (01/01/2003)

    Source: Professional Association

    This paper shows the results of a statewide telephone conducted in Michigan of drivers and former drivers ages 65 and older on their transportation mode choices and whether they planned for when they could no longer drive.

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  6. Consequences of Driving Cessation Decreased Out-of-Home Activity Levels — Connecticut (11/01/2000)

    Source: Professional Association

    This study shows how out-of-home activity decreased in seniors once they stopped driving.

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  7. Driving After Traumatic Brain Injury — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    A brain injury can affect the skills needed to drive safely. If and when an injured person may safely return to driving should be addressed early in recovery.

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  8. Driving Can Present Challenges for Older Adults — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    As we age, however, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in heavy traffic or in inclement weather might become more challenging.

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  9. Americans with Disabilities Act: Requirements for Section 5310 Recipients — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    The U.S. DOT regulations pertaining to transportation, 49 CFR Parts 27, 37, and 38,are written to ensure non-discrimination so that people with disabilities will not be excluded from or denied participation in using transportation.

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  10. How to Find Out if Your Elderly Parent is Safe to Drive in Virginia — Virginia 

    Source: Professional Association

    Are you worried that your elderly parent is no longer safe to drive? This article will tell you what to do next, especially if your loved one lives in Virginia.

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