You should plan for your parent’s eventual “driving retirement” when physical and cognitive changes make driving too difficult. Learn what to look for and how to navigate this tricky conversation.
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How to Help Aging Parents Drive Longer — National
Source: Professional AssociationChORUS General Press Release — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse these sample press releases in newsletters, publications, or community outreach to encourage participation in recognizing and promoting older driver safety.
Poster Then Vs Now — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse the ChORUS Then Vs Now poster to promote older driver safety. This poster can be placed in waiting rooms, office spaces, social media, and lobby areas.
Social Media messaging for Older Americans Month 2023 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse ChORUS Older Americans Month Social media messaging to your posts to help spread awareness of older driver safety.
We Need to talk: The difficult driving conversation: senior Navigator — Virginia
Source: Professional AssociationWhether it’s the driving of a spouse, a parent, or another loved one, there may come a time when you begin to question whether a loved one is still safe to drive. How do you know when its time to stop driving?
Senior Center Presentation — National
Source: Professional AssociationChORUS developed a presentation slide deck that you can use to present to older adults to promote older driver safety in your community.
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Sample Social Media for Family Members and Caregivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis is social media for family members and caregivers for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022.
Driving Can Present Challenges for Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationAs we age, however, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in heavy traffic or in inclement weather might become more challenging.
Safe Driving for Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationLearn more about the different factors that can affect driving as you age and signs of when it may be time to stop driving.
ChORUS Press Release Older Americans Month 2024 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse the ChORUS Press Release in your Older Americans Months efforts to spread the word about older driver safety during the month of May.