Talking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving up that freedom can be very difficult to accept.
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How to Talk With Seniors About Their Unsafe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationDriving Dilemmas: Risk vs. Independence — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationAt some point, however, it is predictable that driving skills will deteriorate and individuals will lose the ability to safely operate a vehicle. Even though age alone does not determine when a person needs to stop driving,
How Do You Know When To Stop Driving? 8 Signs To Look For — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationBut, how do you know when to stop driving? – Here are eight warning signs that tell you it’s time to turn in your keys.
Senior Licensing Laws — National
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Solo Agers — National
Source: UniversityIt is important to understand solo aging because many older adults fall into this category, and many more will become solo agers in the future. Solo aging can be full of joys and assets, but early planning is crucial to maintain choice, independence, and satisfaction throughout later life.
Prescription & Over-The-Counter Drugs & Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationAAA recommends being proactive by asking your doctor or pharmacist about how your medications could affect your driving ability. In fact, AAA suggests that only about half of doctors mention the potential driving risk to patients
Mature Pedestrians — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe FHA has made many strides to increase pedestrian safety. Click here to learn how you can be safer when you are out and about.
Essential Safety Tips for Seniors Using Public Transportation — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationAs you get older and start living out your golden years, there are a lot of different reasons driving a car may no longer be an option for transportation. It could be a medical condition that makes it unsafe to drive,
Fitness- to- Drive Screening — National
Source: UniversityThe FTDS is a web-based tool for caregivers, and or family members of older drivers and clinicians to identify at-risk older drivers.
GoGo Grandparent — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationOur mission is to make on-demand services accessible and reliable so we can thrive independently and confidently at home and in the community as we age. Available across the United States, Canada, and Australia.