Healthy Vision Month: Driving with Clarity and Confidence
Along with Older Americans Month, May is also Healthy Vision Month—a time for older adults to prioritize their eye health and driving safety.
Driver Education
A Proclamation on Older Americans Month, 2024
Older Americans have worked their whole lives to achieve the American Dream for their families and communities, making our Nation stronger and building a future of possibilities for new generations. This month, we celebrate their immense contributions to our country and stand firm in our efforts to ensure that every American can age with the dignity and financial security that they deserve.
Law Enforcement Directions and Links to Older Driver Education Webinars
Above are the links to the Older Driver Education Webinars designed for LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS and the Directions to accessing the available POST hour.
DOSCI Training
This video does not provide POST or CEU hours, but will give the viewer insight into the DOSCI screening tool and how it can help you help others.
Older Driver research - Toward Zero deaths
Minnesota research list for older drivers.
What “Solo Agers” Should Know About Planning for the Future
When I think about aging, I often focus on the fact that I have no children. In addition, my husband is almost seven years older than me, and he has Parkinson’s disease. Therefore, I must consider the likelihood that I will face my older age alone.
Stay Connected this Older Americans Month
The Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS) is proud to celebrate Older Americans Month this May. This year’s theme is Powered by Connection, an opportunity to support older adults in finding community and staying connected with friends and family.
Social Media Messages for Older Americans Month 2024
Use ChORUS Social Media Messaging in your posts during Older Americans Month.
Stay Focused, Stay Safe: Tips on Overcoming Distracted Driving
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment, or navigation systems — anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.
Solo Agers Can Find Independence in Planning and Advocacy
Older adults who lack the historically traditional support system of a spouse and/or adult children face greater challenges related to personal finance, access to healthcare and long-term care, and personal autonomy as they age. These individuals are commonly referred to as “Solo Agers.” The options available for most older adults to make major life decisions generally require another person to act on their behalf as a representative or advocate. Therefore, Solo Agers must use strategic planning and engage experienced advocates for a successful life in their later years.