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For many Americans, driving is a big part of life. Most people with diabetes can do it safely, but there are some things to keep in mind before you get behind the wheel.

The report shows the increased trend in fatalities in 2020 has continued into 2021, and the increased trend in fatality rate per 100 million VMT in 2020 continued into the first quarter of 2021. 

Our objective was to obtain population-based estimates of the prevalence of important vehicle safety criteria among a statewide population of drivers.

Medicines help us live longer and healthier. but taking them the wrong way or mixing certain drugs can be dangerous. 

This form can help keep your medication in order as they may change over time. 

If you’re concerned your spouse, parent, relative or friend might no longer be able to drive safely, it may be time for a conversation. Read on to learn how to approach someone about giving up driving. 

Dr. Ericka Tung, a Geriatrician at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses her article which offers guidelines to patients, families, and the clinicians who counsel them, on assessing the safety of the older adult driver. 

ADA National Network offers a variety of training opportunities to increase your knowledge of the ADA. They provide in-person, webcast, or online training on all ADA topics. 

To ensure that community transportation services are available to everyone, particular attention should be paid to the needs and preferences of older adults and people with disabilities. 

Here are some of the most frequent questions around driving that Dr. Resnicks has addressed during her decades of practice taking care of older adults.