Consequences of Driving Cessation Decreased Out-of-Home Activity Levels
This study shows how out-of-home activity decreased in seniors once they stopped driving.
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Seniors’ and Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Using Driving Simulators in Clinical Settings
This paper weighs whether potential clients and physicians would use driving simulators in order to assess a driver’s safety knowledge behind the wheel.
Seniors Behind the Wheel: Few Kids Have the Talk
This USA Today article talks about the difficulties children of seniors face when discussing driving cessation.
Seniors and Driving: When Having “The Talk” Isn’t Enough
Editor Julie Davis tells the story of her father passing after driving off the road and rolling over in his car.
Ohio’s Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety for Aging Citizens
This article from the ITE Journal discusses how the Ohio Department of Transportation has collaborated with occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive approach to older driver safety.