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  1. The Older Driver AAFP — National (05/15/2020)

    Source: Professional Association

    An 81-year-old man came for a routine visit with his wife, who mentioned that her husband has become more forgetful and confused and requires more assistance with his activities of daily living.

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  2. Traffic Safety and Older Drivers — National (03/01/2020)

    Source: Professional Association

    This article talks about age related changes and impact on driving safety, cognition and reaction times, visual impairment, injuries and prevention.

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  3. Plan for the Road Ahead- Boomers — National (02/20/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Make a transportation plan. 

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  4. Maryland: The Senior Connection of Montgomery County — Maryland (01/01/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This non-profit organization in Montgomery County, Maryland provides free rides to seniors and persons with disabilities, with service provided by hundreds of volunteers.

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  5. Clinician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers, 4th Edition — National (12/31/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Clinician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers is published by the American Geriatrics Society for healthcare providers. 

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  6. Gap Exists Between Seniors’ Opinion of Driving Ability and Performance — National (05/29/2019)

    Source: Professional Association

    The majority of older adults rate themselves as excellent drivers though one in four had a wreck in the previous five years.

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  7. How to Find Your State DOT — National (04/29/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Federal Highway Administration lists all state transportation websites. Click here to find your state's Department of Transportation.

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  8. Driving With Hearing Loss — National (04/15/2019)

    Source: Professional Association

    A third of people over 65 have some degree of hearing loss. The average person who notices a problem with their hearing waits about 7 years before seeking help. That means there's a whole lot of drivers with hearing impairments on the road

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  9. Keeping Older Drivers Safe — National (04/08/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Learn about the many variables that impact driving ability, how driving skills are assessed, how to talk with an older driver about driving concerns, and how to develop solutions for transportation alternatives.

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  10. Safety Tips for Older Drivers — National (04/03/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    With age comes wisdom and experience, but aging also may affect some functional performance. For example, you might experience some changes that make driving more difficult.

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