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  1. Tip Sheet: Hot Weather Safety Tips For Older Adults — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Older adults and individuals with cronic medical conditions are at high risk of deveopling heat related illnesses, because of aging-related physical changes in the body chronic health coniditons and even effect taking some medication

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  2. People with Disabilities and Access to Health Care — National 

    Source: Expert

    1 in 4 adults in the United States, or 61 million people, have at least one of these disabilities: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living. Anyone can have a disability at any point in their life. 

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  3. Aging and Disability Network — National 

    Source: Expert

    The aging and disability network is made up of local, state, and national organizations and committed advocates working to support older adults and people with disabilities. 

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  4. I'M A DRIVER- ADA — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Your local ADA dealer is a strong advocate for people with disabilities who want to get back on the road. They believe you are entitled to the independence and higher quality of life that an accessible vehicle can provide. 

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  5. Driving concerns among older adults: Associations with driving skill, behaviors, and experiences — National 

    Source: Expert

    The purpose of this investigation was to determine what older adults find most concerning about driving as they age and how these concerns are related to driving skills, behaviors, and experiences. 

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  6. Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix — National 

    Source: Expert

    You can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability. 

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  7. Older Driver — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    If you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving. 

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  8. Dangers of Driving After Taking Prescription Drugs or Over-the-Counter Medicines — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Many legally obtained and commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drugs can affect a user's ability to drive safely. NHTSA explains the dangers of driving after taking OTC medication.

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  9. Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home — National 

    Source: Expert

    Planning ahead is hard because you never know how your needs might change. The NIH wrote an article about how to age in place. 

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  10. DMV Medical Review of Drivers — Virginia 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    The Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Review Services is responsible for reviewing the abilities of individuals who may have a physical or mental condition pairing their ability to drive safely. 

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