Cycling is a great endurance exercise called aerobic exercise. It increases your heart rate and improves your breathing. This helps keep you healthy and gives you better staying power so that you can do the things you need to do every day.
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Tips to Cycling When You’re Older — National (02/27/2024)
Source: ExpertLaw Enforcement Resources on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia — National (09/15/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFive 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.
CHP 'Rolls' Out Statewide Safety Training Program for Electric Bicycles — California (08/31/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationAs the popularity of e-bikes skyrockets, the CHP is launching an online e-bike safety and training program to help keep commuters and recreational cyclists safe. Read the press release to learn more.
My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Summary Chart — National (08/21/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationA summary chart of state-based information on programs supporting older drivers in several states, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
How To Choose The Best Bikes For Seniors — National (08/10/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAs bicycling grows in popularity, so do the types of bikes offered. Here, we delve into the various bicycles marketed to older adults and highlight which features make them a good choice for each rider.
How cycling can be a great — and safe — exercise as you get older — National (08/07/2023)
Source: NewsHow cycling can be a great — and safe — exercise as you get older.
Has 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.
Driving With Hearing Loss? — National (04/15/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRead about how driving with hearingloss can affect your loved ones. Work with your audiologist and take these steps to stay safe behind the wheel.
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.
Georgia Traffic Safety Quick Facts — Georgia (03/06/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramGives a snapshot of the most common factors in crashes involving drivers aged 55 and older: injuries and fatalities demographics, prevention measures, safety resources, and support.