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  1. 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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  2. Differences in Accident Characteristics Among Elderly Drivers and Between Elderly and Middle-aged Drivers — National (10/01/1990)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    A total of 5,853 elderly drivers, aged 55 and over, and 8,210 middle-aged drivers 36–50 years old, all of whom were involved in accidents during 1986, were compared using discriminant function and univariate techniques.

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  3. 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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  4. Low Vision Glasses For Driving, Keeping You In The Driver’s Seat — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Living with poor eyesight and losing the ability to drive may lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and withdrawal from society.  We must do all possible to maintain the patient’s self-sufficient.

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  5. Time For Them To Stop Driving? 6 Tips for Having “The Talk” With Seniors — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    When ability behind the wheel starts to diminish, there are ways to address the issue.

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 10 Warning Signs a Driver May Have Alzheimer’s Disease — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    International Association of Chiefs of Police has a pocket card on the ten warning signs a driver may have with Alzheimer’s Disease and ten steps on how to interact with someone that may have Alzheimer’s Disease. 

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