Provides links to several free tools available for older patients, their family members, and caregivers to identify at-risk older drivers.
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Self-Assessment and Caregivers’ Rating Tools — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationPedestrian Bystander Care Animation — National (09/29/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationPedestrian bystander animation video by NHTSA.
Texas: Denton County's Transit Blog Hop on Board — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationA transit blog for Denton County, North Texas transportation.
Tennessee: Senior Safety Program — Tennessee (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationTennessee’s Traffic Safety website offers information for senior drivers and links to senior driver public transportation throughout the state.
Texas: Capital MetroBlog — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationCaptial MetroBlog is published by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin, Texas.
South Dakota: Helpful Facts for Aging Drivers — South Dakota (09/15/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationHelpful resource from SD Dept. of Public Safety regarding older driver licensing, self-assessments, mobility options, and more.
Synthesis of Human Factors Research on Older Drivers and Highway Safety – Volume I: Driver Research Synthesis — National (09/15/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationThis research produced a handbook containing highway design and operational recommendations to accommodate older drivers.
Rides In Sight — National (09/14/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationRides in Sight provides a national database to search for transportation options available to seniors anywhere in the U.S.
Driving with Sleep Apnea — National (06/13/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA gives tips on driving with sleep apnea. Pulling over when feeling drowsy and talking to a healthcare provider about treatment options are among suggested things to do about sleep apnea.
The Older Driver AAFP — National (05/15/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationAn 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.
