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  1. Cognitive, sensory and physical factors enabling driving safety in older adults — National 

    Source: Expert

    This research includes reviewed literature on cognitive, sensory, motor and physical factors associated with safe driving and crash risk in older adults with the goal of developing a model of factors enabling safe driving behaviour. 

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  2. Health, safety, self-regulation and the older driver: It's not just a matter of age — National 

    Source: Expert

    The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of age and health on patterns of driving and self-regulation among older adults who still drive.

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  3. Enhancing older driver safety: A driving survey and evaluation of the CarFit program — National 

    Source: Expert

    To evaluate CarFit, an educational program designed to promote optimal alignment of driver with vehicle.

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  4. Aging Parents and Driving: How and When To Broach the Subject With Sensitivity and Understanding — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Whether it be due to health concerns, safety concerns, or a mix of both, knowing how and when to approach such a sensitive topic can be intimidating and quite discouraging.

    Read on to learn how to approach the subject and how to know when it’s time for aging parents to hang up their keys. 

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  5. Talking to your parents about driving — National 

    Source: Expert

    Data from the Department of Transportation shows that over 30 million adults over 65 in the US are driving. Many older adults have been driving for 50 or more years, and it can provide a sense of personal independence, which older adults are reluctant to give up. For most seniors, the loss of their driving ability can make them feel isolated and dependent.

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  6. GrandDriver for Healthcare Providers — National 

    Source: Expert

    "As healthcare providers know, a patient’s wellbeing goes beyond the physician’s office. With more than 15,000 senior driver-related crashes on Virginia roads, talk to your patients about the impacts of age-related change on one’s driving ability.

    As a trusted source to your patients, you can empower them to use the tools they need to stay safe and independent on the road."
     

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  7. DrandDriver for Law Enforcement — National 

    Source: Expert

    With the number of seniors dramatically increasing each year, any professional who works in law enforcement – from judges to police officers – needs to be prepared with resources and tools that keep older drivers safe.
     

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  8. Chorus Older Driver Safety Infographic - 17 percent — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization
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  9. ChORUS Infographic - Rural and Urban Crashes — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization
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  10. Occupational Therapy Toolkit — National 

    Source: Expert

    The Occupational Therapy e handouts are organized by 85 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice.

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