Older Americans Month

As we age, our ability to drive can be affected by changes in our physical and mental condition.  Older Americans Month offers the opportunity to focus on transportation planning and approaches to improve traffic safety for older adults. Find resources created for professionals to share with older Americans here.  Follow ChORUS on social media (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn), to find more Older Americans Month Resources. 

The Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS) serves as a centralized, user-friendly, and dynamic source of information pertaining to highway safety for aging drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Built as a comprehensive resource, it covers all three major components of highway safety: safe roadways, safe road users, and safe vehicles.

Video Spotlight

What can occupational therapy do for you after you've had a stroke? Check out how an OT used a task that was important to her client to help her reach her goals. 

Spotlights

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Older Americans Month Resources

ChORUS created several resources in support of Older Americans Month. Find handouts, infographics, and more!

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May is National Bike Month

Bike safety includes community responsibility and personal responsibility. Discover how to increase bike safety.

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Older Americans Month 2023 for Family Members/Caregivers

Read the ChORUS Older Americans Month Blog created for family members and caregivers of older drivers.

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The Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS) is a project of the Roadway Safety Foundation, a non-profit located in Washington, DC. Support is provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with additional development and guidance supplied by New Editions Consulting, Inc. and a panel of Subject Matter Experts.