Key safety precautions that seniors should take to protect themselves while using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These tips enable them to enjoy greater independence while safeguarding their well-being.
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20 Rideshare Safety Tips to Protect Seniors Using Uber or Lyft — National (02/01/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationTransportation for seniors: Which services are best for you? — National (01/18/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationA comprehensive guide of transportation options that help seniors get around their communities safely while maintaining their independence and freedom. Includes resources to find your own local transportation provider.
Michigan’s Guide for Aging Drivers and Their Families — Michigan (08/01/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis guide is meant to help Michigan’s aging drivers, their families and caregivers learn how to balance aging, safety and mobility.
What Is Your Role In Talking About Older Road User Safety — National (03/23/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationHealth care providers can be vital in helping older road users recognize when it might be time to change their driving habits, seek a driving assessment to identify adaptations to their car and driving, or planning for the future.
Transportation Planning with Family — National (02/02/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIt's important to remember you don't have to plan your transportation retirement alone.
When taking away keys, don’t drive loved ones into a corner — National (06/01/2020)
Source: UniversityThe University of Mississippi Medical Center wrote a blog about what it is like for them as medical professionals having conversations with their older patients about driving and driving retirement.
Emergency Medicine and Trauma Specialist's Quick Guide for Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis quick guide is the product of a cooperative agreement between the American Geriatrics Society and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and was developed in collaboration with the EAST.
How to Help Your Loved One Retire from Driving — National
Source: ExpertDriving is a source of freedom and independence for our aging loved ones. But over time, physical and mental changes can make it unsafe for them to operate their motor vehicle.