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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Effectiveness of Pretensioners And Load Limiters for Enhancing Fatality Reduction By Seat Belts — National (11/01/2000)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA’s Technical Report Documentation on the effectiveness of pretensioners and load limiters for enhancing fatality reduction by seat belts.

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  5. Sidewalks — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Safe, accessible, and well-maintained sidewalks are a fundamental and necessary investment for cities and have been found to enhance general public health maximizing social capital. Read more from NACTO about sidewalk safety. 

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  6. Motorcycle Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Learn more about what countermeasures you can take when riding a motorcycle. 

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  7. Driving and ALS — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    ​There are ways to gauge whether you can still safely drive, and transportation alternatives if you need to delegate driving.

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  8. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Understand, Be Proactive, Plan — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    During this week we explore options and choices for clients when “life happens,” affecting driving and mobility and occupational therapy’s response to these changes.

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  9. Older Driver Safety Traffic Safety Marketing — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Older drivers face unique safety concerns including vision, reflexes, and physical fitness. We have materials to help guide the discussion with older drivers, and children and caregivers of aging adults.

    Many assets are available in English and Spanish. Share this information with partner organizations to help spread the message across all communities.

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  10. CAN Help Desk — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    An older loved one with Alzheimer’s? If you are a family caregiver and have questions or just need to talk, consider reaching out to the Caregiver Help Desk.

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