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  1. Driving and Community Mobility for the Older Adult  — National (03/31/2022)

    Source: Expert

    Three themes emerged from the data: perspectives on falling, driving = independence and freedom, and utilization and knowledge of resources. The role OT practitioners can play in addressing these areas will be reviewed.

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  2. Can You Drive With Multiple Sclerosis? — National (03/24/2022)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    In this article, we examine how MS affects driving, how to get evaluated, and what modifications can be made to your car.

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  3. Alzheimer’s and driving: a potentially deadly combination — National (03/04/2022)

    Source: Professional Association

    Every individual’s experience with dementia is different, and Dr. Neha Lodha CSU believes that by identifying and measuring behavioral biomarkers, it may be possible to prolong the time when individuals with cognitive impairments

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  4. Road safety of older drivers and the nursing profession — National (02/14/2022)

    Source: Professional Association

    This scoping review aims to present the scientific literature in relation to the nursing profession in the field of road safety.

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  5. 5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible — National (02/09/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    AARPs 5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible is a good starting point in the process of learning what you can add to your vehicle. An occupational therapist can help you find the safest and appropriate gear to help with your mobility.

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  6. Georgia Traffic Safety Facts: Traffic Safety During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency — Georgia (02/01/2022)

    Source: Professional Association

    The purpose of this issue brief is to explore roadway travel and changes in drivers' behavior in Georgia during the first two years of the COVID-19 public health emergency response.

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  7. Medical Conditions That Put the Brakes on Driving — National (01/28/2022)

    Source: Professional Association

    Whether an older adult can continue driving or not may come down to the amount of time it takes to make important decisions on the road.

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  8. Raging Aging Symposium series, 2021 (session recordings) — National (01/14/2022)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    A pop-up symposium supported by a grant from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
     

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  9. Caregiver Resources | Raging Aging Symposium — Georgia (01/12/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Caregiver Resources".

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  10. Driving With Diabetes: How to Stay Safe — National (01/11/2022)

    Source: Expert

    For many Americans, driving is a big part of life. Most people with diabetes can do it safely, but there are some things to keep in mind before you get behind the wheel.

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