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  1. Vision, Aging, and Driving: The Problems of Older Drivers — National (01/01/1992)

    Source: Expert

    This research was done on adults ages 22-92 years old in regard to their visual difficulties when driving and performing everyday tasks

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  2. Recent Changes in Driving Among Older Adults — National (10/01/1991)

    Source: Expert

    An examination of drivers aged at least 65 years between the years 1980 and 1989.

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  3. Visual Requirements for Safety and Mobility of Older Drivers — National (10/01/1991)

    Source: Expert

    This paper was done to assess visual deterioration with aging and how to deal with issues in visual functions and driving.

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  4. 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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  5. Cardiovascular Disease, Aging and Traffic Accidents — California (08/01/1967)

    Source: Expert

    Mean individual traffic accident and violation rates were compared for 267 “healthy” drivers and 82 senile persons. 

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  6. How Does Your Car Fit — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Trihead wrote an article about the benefits of carfit and the importance of having your car fit you to keep you safe on the road. 

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  7. Prevention of Injuries in Older Adults — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    The risk of injuring themselves and others while driving is higher than that for younger adults because of age-associated changes and conditions common among older adults. 

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  8. A Proclamation on Older Americans Month, 2023 — National 

    Source: News

    White House Proclamation Older Americans are the pillars of our community, and we owe it to them to value their wisdom, celebrate their contributions, and champion their well-being. 

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  9. Prescription medication and driving what are the hazards — California 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    As people age, many see increases in the number of their prescribed medications. However, at any age, the more medications you take, the greater the risk that the medications will affect your ability to drive safely. 

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  10. How to Have the Difficult Driving Conversation — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Read about how to have a difficult driving conversation in the Alzheimer's Today Magazine.

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