Five 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.
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Law Enforcement Resources on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia — National (09/15/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationHas anyone reported a parent to the DMV to prevent them from driving anymore? — National (05/29/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAging care blog post about how to report a parent to the DMV.
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?
How To Take the Keys Away From an Elderly Driver: A Step by Step Guide — National (03/29/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationArriving at a solution that alleviates family members’ concerns and satisfies a senior’s desire for autonomy requires patience, compromise, and a step-by-step approach.
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.
Generations- Plan For the Road Ahead — National (02/20/2020)
Source: ExpertMake a transportation plan.Keeping Older Drivers Safe — National (04/08/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLearn about the many variables that impact driving ability, how driving skills are assessed, how to talk with an older driver about driving concerns, and how to develop solutions for transportation alternatives.
Cognitive Impairment Traffic Contact — National (01/01/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWatch steps an officer takes in identifying an aging driver with cognitive impairments, how to call a family members, and how to make a referral to the DMV.
Law Enforcement: Cite and Refer Medically Impaired Drivers — National (03/06/2017)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA provides informational videos about citing and referring medically impaired drivers.
Art of Aging: Senior Drivers — Pennsylvania (08/25/2016)
Source: NewsResearch from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that older drivers are among the safest. But eventually, we all retire from the road.