ChORUS developed a helpful resource with links and definitions of additional resources you can use when talking to your patience about older driver safety and how you can expand you knowledge on the topic.
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ChORUS Medical Professionals Resource — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMedical Conditions — North Carolina
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThere are medical conditions that can affect the old and young alike, making it important to reevaluate safe driving throughout a person's lifetime.
Bicycle Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBicyclists are not safeguarded by occupant protection measures found in passenger vehicles and face comparatively high exposure to injury risk in crashes on the roadways. Learn more about bicycle safety with NHTSA Countermeasures.
When to Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic.
Driver Safety for All Ages — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramPresentation presented by the Georgia Department of Driver Services Medical Review Unit.
Prevention of Injuries in Older Adults — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe risk of injuring themselves and others while driving is higher than that for younger adults because of age-associated changes and conditions common among older adults.
Oregon: DMV At-Risk Driver Program — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon's DMV resource for helping seniors stay safe and mobile
Medical Reporting/Medical Review Process — Florida
Source: State Agency/Programf your state is looking to create a state resource page for Older Drivers, please use these as examples.
What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.
Driving Evaluations by an Occupational Therapist — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) website has information about occupational therapists and their ability to conduct office/clinic evaluations behind of the wheel of a car.