Good drivers are alert, think clearly, and make good decisions. When people with Alzheimer's disease are not able to do these things, they should stop driving. But some people may not want to stop driving or even think there is a problem.
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Driving Safety and Alzheimer's Disease — National
Source: ExpertThe Role Of Driver Rehabilitation In Determining Fitness To Drive: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis document provides guidance to SDLA's regarding the role of driver rehabilitation specialists in providing evidence, via comprehensive evaluations, to support fitness-to-drive decisions for medically at-risk drivers.
Occupational Therapy Toolkit — National
Source: ExpertThe Occupational Therapy e handouts are organized by 85 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice.
Older Occupants’ Recovery From Crash Injuries — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe goal of this study was to provide better understanding of the consequences of older adults’ crash injuries on their health and functional performance -their ability to carry out normal activities – by addressing research questions.
Red Flags of Medically At-Risk Drivers — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramMaryland’s Red Flag tool.
Driver Medical Referral — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramFlorida’s Driver Medical Referral Visor Card which mentions the observations and indicators and what to look for in a potential medical condition that affects safe driving.
10 Warning Signs a Driver May Have Alzheimer’s Disease — National
Source: Professional AssociationInternational Association of Chiefs of Police has a pocket card on the ten warning signs a driver may have with Alzheimer’s Disease and ten steps on how to interact with someone that may have Alzheimer’s Disease.
Vision Screening of Older Drivers for Preventing Road Traffic Injuries and Fatalities — National
Source: ExpertTo assess the effects of vision screening interventions for older drivers to prevent road traffic injuries and fatalities.
What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.
NHTSA’s Aging Gracefully Driving Safely Assessment — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA has created a guide filled with information on how seniors can drive safely.