If the older adult in your life has been diagnosed with dementia, they may not have to stop driving right away. However, there are signs that family members and caregivers should watch for to ensure that the older driver is safe on the road.
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) laid out a list of signs that someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia should stop driving include:
August is National Wellness Month. As individuals age, maintaining wellness becomes increasingly important, which can also affect the ability to drive. We know why older road user safety is important, driving or taking public transportation are ways older adults can stay connected with their communities and maintain independence as they age. Taking proactive steps to improve health and well-being will help keep older adults in the driver’s seat of their transportation future.
June is National Safety Month, an initiative created by the National Safety Council to highlight the leading causes of preventable injury and death so people can live their fullest lives. This year, the National Safety Council identified emergency preparedness, slips, trips and falls, heat-related illness, and hazard recognition as the 2023 weekly topics. All these topics can have a positive impact on older driver safety when coupled with resources from ChORUS.
• Emergency Preparedness
Gives a snapshot of the most common factors in crashes involving drivers aged 55 and older: injuries and fatalities demographics, prevention measures, safety resources, and support.
This webinar will explore some of the data behind older driver safety and support available for alternative commutes.
Keeping Aging Drivers Safe: Request for a Driver Evaluation explains how to fill out and submit a request for a driver evaluation using the Request for Driver Evaluation form (DA-88).
Keeping Aging Drivers Safe: Discussing Competency provides medical professionals with a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with patients who may be facing cognitive issues that affect their ability to drive safely
The website hosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health describes the state's 55+ Driver Safety Program and its activities, including CarFit, Yellow Dot, an annual virtual workshop.
The New Year is a time for fresh starts and a new beginning, which is why many start the year by making resolutions or buying a brand-new calendar. This year, consider adding planning for safe mobility to your resolutions. Use this tip sheet to help create your New Year Resolutions and build better transportation and mobility habits in the new year.
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Finding the perfect gift for older loved ones can be difficult. Instead of store-bought gifts and sweet treats galore, give your loved ones a gift that will impact their lives for the better. Give the gift of traffic safety.