With the number of seniors dramatically increasing each year, any professional who works in law enforcement – from judges to police officers – needs to be prepared with resources and tools that keep older drivers safe.
"As healthcare providers know, a patient’s wellbeing goes beyond the physician’s office. With more than 15,000 senior driver-related crashes on Virginia roads, talk to your patients about the impacts of age-related change on one’s driving ability.
As a trusted source to your patients, you can empower them to use the tools they need to stay safe and independent on the road."
Review the second edition of the Transportation Research Circular: Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders of Older Adult Mobility.
This research describes major strategies and countermeasures; summarizes their use,
effectiveness, costs, and implementation time; and provides references to research summaries and studies.
This report describes the development and initial pilot testing of the Driving Check-Up, a model program for a driving-school evaluation of driving knowledge and skills for older adults.
This Older Americans Month, the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) is taking the opportunity to shine a light on an often overlooked but crucial component of promoting safety and independence: roadway design.
State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in North Carolina, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
The subject of driving for elders can get quite emotional. It is a symbol of independence and freedom. It can also be increasingly dangerous as we age.
Aging care blog post about how to report a parent to the DMV.
Arriving at a solution that alleviates family members’ concerns and satisfies a senior’s desire for autonomy requires patience, compromise, and a step-by-step approach.