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Our Drive Rehab Program helps patients with traumatic injuries prepare for the challenges of driving after an injury. These include physical, social, and cognitive challenges.

The University of Utah provides vehicle tips, rehabilitation after injury information, recognizing warning signs, and other best practices around driving as older adults.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center wrote a blog about what it is like for them as medical professionals having conversations with their older patients about driving and driving retirement. 

“Some adults may prefer advice from a doctor, while others prefer straight talk from family, friends or peers.”

Researchers have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their attentional performance during driving. 

The FTDS is a web-based tool for caregivers, and or family members of older drivers and clinicians to identify at-risk older drivers. 

The overall aim of ROADI is to make motor vehicle driving in North Carolina safe for all drivers and pedestrians. 

This video demonstrates a one-person assist transfer from wheelchair to car for a wheelchair user who can do a mod assist stand-pivot transfer. 

Today, with the technological advancements and availability of a wide range of home modifications, caregiving, and other services, there are many options available to help the elderly. Here are 5 ways you can help improve their life. 

 How do illnesses and age affect motor vehicle safety, and how can a man keep driving in good health?