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  1. 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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  2. Older Driver Safety Concern Rises In U.S. And Europe As People Age — National 

    Source: News

    The number of adults 65 and older increased by 29% between 2012 and 2021 in the United States.

    For older adults, mobility is essential to staying engaged, active, and independent, experts say, and many of them continue to be active drivers on the nation's roads.

    But in 2021, nearly 7,500 people in that age group were killed in traffic crashes, accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities.

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  3. 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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  4. Safe Driving for Older Adults — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Learn more about the different factors that can affect driving as you age and signs of when it may be time to stop driving.

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  5. Bicycling and Walking by Older Adults — National 

    Source: Expert

    Like younger generations, people age 50 or older are choosing to ride a bike or slip into comfortable footwear for exercise as well as for commuting to work and running errands.

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  6. What “Solo Agers” Should Know About Planning for the Future — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    When I think about aging, I often focus on the fact that I have no children. In addition, my husband is almost seven years older than me, and he has Parkinson’s disease. Therefore, I must consider the likelihood that I will face my older age alone.

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  7. Newer Cars Are Safer Cars — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Vehicle safety has changed drastically over the years, and today newer cars are safer than ever before. Thanks to advanced engineering, in-depth research and analysis of crash data, newer vehicles are built better and have more safety features to protect you. Advanced technologies that have emerged in recent years give you even more safety options — you can choose what features are best to keep you and your family safe on the road. 

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  8. Automakers Add New Features to Meet Needs of Older Drivers — National 

    Source: Expert

    AARP outings different car designs that appeal to a growing group of aging buyers.

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  9. Importance of Driving and Potential Impact of Driving Cessation for Rural and Urban Older Adults — National 

    Source: Expert

    Purpose Analyses compared older drivers from urban, suburban, and rural areas on perceived importance of continuing to drive and potential impact that driving cessation would have on what they want and need to do. Methods The AAA LongROAD Study is a prospective study of driving behaviors, patterns, and outcomes of older adults. A cohort of 2,990 women and men 65‐79 years of age was recruited during 2015‐2017 from health systems or primary care practices near 5 study sites in different parts of the United States.

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  10. Importance of Driving and Potential Impact of Driving Cessation for Rural and Urban Older Adults — National 

    Source: Expert

    Purpose Analyses compared older drivers from urban, suburban, and rural areas on perceived importance of continuing to drive and potential impact that driving cessation would have on what they want and need to do. Methods The AAA LongROAD Study is a prospective study of driving behaviors, patterns, and outcomes of older adults. A cohort of 2,990 women and men 65‐79 years of age was recruited during 2015‐2017 from health systems or primary care practices near 5 study sites in different parts of the United States.
     

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