This NIA-funded study found that a diagnosis of cognitive impairment or poor cognitive test results were bigger factors in the decision to stop driving among older adults than the presence of Alzheimer's biomarkers.
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Resources for Family Members and Caregivers.
This LongROAD research brief examines the relationship between self-regulation of driving and safety outcomes in older adults using Rapid Deceleration Events (RDEs) and self-reported crashes.
Consult with your doctor if certain medications or medical conditions may interfere with your driving safety.
While not solely based on aging, we can experience changes in our health and mobility that may interfere with maintaining our ability to drive safely. By attending regularly scheduled doctor’s visits and annual check-ups, you have the chance to speak with your doctor to understand how certain medical conditions or medications may impact your daily activities, such as driving.
This presentation has been prepared to help you educate staff and team members on the tools and resources that the Clearinghouse on Older Road User Safety (ChORUS) offers to help respond to callers with concerns about older adult driving safety.
This ready-to-use presentation on older adults' transportation safety is ideal for senior and community center audiences.
Data from the Department of Transportation shows that over 30 million adults over 65 in the US are driving. Many older adults have been driving for 50 or more years, and it can provide a sense of personal independence, which older adults are reluctant to give up. For most seniors, the loss of their driving ability can make them feel isolated and dependent.
Due to a decreasing birth rate and longer life expectancy, the proportion of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to rise in coming years. Drivers over 65 drive two billion miles yearly, a number that will increase. For that reason, it is imperative to understand their attitudes and perceptions. It is also important to understand whether drivers over 65 can be treated as one cohesive group, or if there are differences among them.