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  1. Driving Task: How Older Drivers' On-Road Driving Performance Relates to Abilities, Perceptions, and Restrictions — National (06/01/2016)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This study examined a cohort of 227 older drivers and investigated the relationship between performance on the electronic Driver Observation Schedule (eDOS) driving task.

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  2. Functional Changes and Driving Performance in Older Drivers: Assessment and Interventions — National (05/20/2016)

    Source: Expert

    With the increasing aging of the population, the number of older drivers is rising. Driving is a significant factor for the quality of life and independence concerning social and working life.

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  3. Should Older People and Those with Dementia Have Their Licenses Revoked? — National (05/12/2016)

    Source: News

    Evidence has found the revocation of a driver's licence and subsequent loss of independence have severe negative affects on older people. But are they putting other road users in danger if they continue to drive?

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  4. Functional Outcomes for Older Adults Injured in a Crash — National (05/01/2016)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This report explores the health and quality-of-life impacts of crashes among older (65+) and middle-aged (40-55) occupants.

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  5. Associations Between Falls and Driving Outcomes in Older Adults: A LongROAD Study — National (03/01/2016)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This study examines the relationship between falls and subsequent motor vehicle crash involvement among older drivers. 

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  6. Senior drivers who take sleeping pills at higher risk for crashes — National (02/29/2016)

    Source: Professional Association

    Senior drivers who take sleeping pills are at higher risk for vehicle crashes.

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  7. Infographic: 3 Tips to Stop a Person with Dementia From Driving When Reasoning Didn’t Work — National (01/19/2016)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s blog posted an infographic (via www.alz.org) with 3 tips on how to stop a person with dementia from driving when reasoning with them hasn’t worked.

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  8. Driving Cessation and Health Outcomes in Older Adults — National (01/18/2016)

    Source: Expert

    Study aims to determine what effect driving cessation may have on subsequent health and well-being in older adults.

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  9. Health Care Provider Mobility Counseling Provision to Older Adults: A Rural/Urban Comparison — National (06/13/2015)

    Source: Professional Association

    The current study examined rural-urban differences in health care provider (HCP) perceptions, attitudes, and practices related to driving safety/cessation-related anticipatory guidance provision to older adults.

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  10. Does Attention Capacity Moderate the Effect of Driver Distraction in Older Drivers? — National (04/01/2015)

    Source: Expert

    With age, a decline in attention capacity may occur and this may impact driving performance especially while distracted. 

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