Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Resources for Family Members and Caregivers.
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ODSAW Resources for Family Members and Caregivers — National (10/28/2024)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder Driver Safety Awareness Week Infographic — National (10/08/2024)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS: Your Resource for Helping Callers Presentation — National (08/02/2024)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis 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.
Between the Lines - NCGHSP — North Carolina (04/08/2024)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLearn about resources and transportation options for older adults with mild cognitive impairments from the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program's latest video, Between the Lines.
The film highlights the process for assessing older adults' driving capabilities, emphasizing early identification and reporting of at-risk drivers. The ending provides guidance for healthcare providers on addressing driving safety in patients with mild cognitive impairment and directing them to resources and evaluations to ensure their safety and independence.
Law Enforcement Resources on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia — National (09/15/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFive resources provide law enforcement with information on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. These resources can be used by professionals to help assess and assist individuals in need.
How to Know When Your Parents Should Stop Driving — National (03/31/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving is one of the greatest symbols of independence and control we enjoy. So just how do you know when your parents should stop driving?
The Dangers of Distracted Senior Drivers — National (10/31/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Half (January-June) of 2021 was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and it reveals the biggest six-month increase ever seen in the history of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
The Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramMerck Manual’s coverage of the older driver includes very informative details which include the Alzheimer’s Association’s warning signs of unsafe driving (hitting curbs, not keeping within lanes and returning late from a routine drive).
Driving and Multiple Sclerosis: How to Stay Safe — National (08/24/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis article will provide helpful tips for how you can stay safe while driving with MS.
Is It Still Safe for Your Aging Parent to Drive? — National (11/09/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIf you suspect your elderly parent isn't driving as well as they used to, there are actions you can take to help.