ChORUS Blog & News
If the older adult in your life has been diagnosed with dementia, they may not have to stop driving right away.
The Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS) observes National Caregiving Month each November to recognize and honor the contributions of caregivers who provide care and support to family members or friends.
“Your dad has been feeling dizzy, we’re going to the hospital to get checked out.” Ellen remembers how the simple call from her mom last year snowballed into her 71-year-old father going from the “quick” emergency room visit at the commu
June is National Safety Month, an initiative created by the National Safety Council to highlight the leading causes of preventable injury and death so people can live their fullest lives.
“Traffic fatalities are a substantial and preventable public health challenge in America.
Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among those 65-74 years o
Finding the perfect gift for older loved ones can be difficult. Instead of store-bought gifts and sweet treats galore, give your loved ones a gift that will impact their lives for the better. Give the gift of traffic safety.
Caregiving can seem like a career choice, but it can happen to anyone. It may start by helping your mom do her laundry or driving your dad to a medical appointment.
In America, six million people are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, but by 2050 that number is projected to more than double.1 As the rate of Alzheimer’s disease rises, more caregivers will need to care for those liv