Recently, there has been increased interest in applying falls prevention interventions to public transportation. The programs and professionals listed below may be useful resources to help you evaluate fall risks
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Falls Prevention Awareness in Public Transportation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationProfessional Corner- Safe driver smart options — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis website provides information and resources for these professionals that address the concerns aging drivers face and help keep them independent and mobile for as long as safely possible.
Aging Drivers: Physician's Statement of Examination — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Physician's Statement of Evaluation shows healthcare professionals how to fill out and submit the Physician's Statement of Examination (DA-4P) when requesting a driver evaluation for a patient.
Aging Drivers: Request for a Driver Evaluation — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Request for a Driver Evaluation explains how to fill out and submit a request for a driver evaluation using the Request for Driver Evaluation form (DA-88).
Identifying and Helping a Driver with Alzheimer’s Disease — National
Source: Professional AssociationListed inside are possible ways to identify a person whose driving may be impaired due to Alzheimer's disease or dementia and tips to help you respond
Aging Drivers: Discussing Competency — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Discussing Competency provides medical professionals with a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with patients who may be facing cognitive issues that affect their ability to drive safely
Transportation Planning Provide Older Adults with Transportation Options — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhen older adults stop driving, their health can get worse. Giving up the keys almost doubles the symptoms of depression for older adults, and it may also increase declines in physical and mental health, according to AGS
Essential Safety Tips for Seniors Using Public Transportation — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationAs you get older and start living out your golden years, there are a lot of different reasons driving a car may no longer be an option for transportation. It could be a medical condition that makes it unsafe to drive,
License Lookup — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhy Choose LicenseLookup.org? Does your accountant really carry the right license for your business project? Use this tool to look up the license.
National Pedestrian Safety Month 2022 — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDuring October’s National Pedestrian Safety Month the (U.S. DOT), (NHTSA) is strengthening its efforts to improve safety for vulnerable road users by providing this suite of free resources.