ChORUS joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other partners in recognizing Older Americans Month this May. The 2024 theme is "Powered by Connections," which recognizes the profound impact of meaningful relationships and social connection on health and well-being. Transportation is a way most people stay connected in their community, making it important to include traffic safety during Older Americans Month.
It is also important for those who engage with older drivers to know about age-related changes that may affect an individual's driving ability. In support of Older Americans Month, below are resources to help caregivers, family members, state driver licensing agencies, law enforcement, medical professionals, and social and aging service providers address safety among older drivers.
Select any sections below to access resources, materials, and other information to support your efforts for Older Americans Month.
- Facts and Statistics
Explore the resources below for facts and statistics on older road user safety.
- ChORUS OAM 2024 Talking Points
During Older Americans Month and throughout the year, you may have the opportunity to meet with older drivers, their family members/caregivers, and others in your community to engage in addressing traffic safety for older adults. Use these talking points to promote older road user safety in your community.
- Infographics
The Older Driver Safety Infographic presents key data to highlight the importance of older driver safety.
3 out of 4 fatal crashes that
occurred in the daytime Infographic- Lobby Slides
Integrate one or more of the lobby slides into the information messaging systems that you use for those in your waiting areas.
Click here to download all of the lobby slides
- Poster
For areas with bulletin boards or where handouts can be displayed, consider using the ChORUS poster. The poster provides the URL and QR codes to connect individuals to valuable tools and resources about older driver safety.
- Press Release
Use this sample press release in newsletters, publications, or community outreach to encourage participation in recognizing and promoting older driver safety.
- Social Media Messaging
Social Media Messages You Can Use to Support Older Driver Safety
