Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis received 10 million in grants to support studies on the impacts of Alzheimer's, and depression on driving.
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Can changes in driving habits predict cognitive decline in older adults? — Missouri (03/18/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhat to Know About Frailty in Older Adults — National (03/17/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSome older people can become very weak and everyday activities can become hard to do. This may be due to health conditions call fratily.
Keeping Seniors Driver Independent with Interprofessional Approach — National (03/04/2021)
Source: Nonprofit Organization2:43 minute awareness video that addresses driving and community mobility and how occupational therapy can help find solutions to keep seniors independent and safe on the road.
Older Adults, New Mobility, and Automated Vehicles: A Framework for Harnessing Emerging Technology for Individual and Societal Benefit — National (02/17/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWith older adults having fewer transportation options than their younger counterparts automated vehicles are often viewed as one technology that can extend an older adults ability to remain independently mobile.
Why Are Older Adults More at Risk as Pedestrians? A Systematic Review — National (02/08/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIn this NIH article it explores factors that could explain why older adults are more at risk at the road side.
Transportation Planning with Family — National (02/02/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIt's important to remember you don't have to plan your transportation retirement alone.
Starting the Conversation—Your Loved Ones Driving — National (02/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAs a loved one to an older driver, you have an important task ahead. Start a conversation about safe driving with your older loved one.
How to Use Rideshare Apps — National (02/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLearn to use a rideshare app to help cut down on your driving.
Driving and Aging: The Impact of Physical and Cognitive Changes — National (01/15/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAge-related physical and cognitive impairments can make driving difficult and even dangerous. Learn the importance of driver safety for older adults, including the physical and cognitive variables that impact driving ability.
Identifying Policy Approaches to Extending the Safe Mobility of Older Adults — National (01/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationResearch that examines effective policies and practices in driver licensing of older and medically at-risk drivers.