The role of practitioners is to do detailed functional and medical assessments related to driving safety.
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Functional Assessment of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationInterventions With the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAside from treating medical conditions that impair driving ability, most medical practitioners are not prepared to formulate or execute a driving rehabilitation plan; referral to specialists is often helpful.
America’s Rural Roads — National (09/01/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationOlder drivers also experience slower cognition, have longer reaction times, and may have difficulty with some of the physical aspects of the driving tasks.
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.
Traveling with Seniors? Read Our Summer Safety Travel Tips! — National (07/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationHope Senior Home Care wants to share tips to make traveling easier with your elderly loved ones.
Fall Prevention in Older Adults — National (07/18/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationResources are provided for reducing fall risks, including self-assessments, suggestions for home modifications, and a review of evidence-based strength & balance exercise programs.
Pedestrian Bike Safety Resource sheet — National (06/10/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationWhen should older adults stop driving? It depends — California (05/17/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIt takes more than age to determine when it's time to take the keys.
Driver’s License Renewal Laws for Older Drivers — National (04/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationDriver's license renewal time including seniors will be viewed as an individual, not as part of a group. this is the time to ask yourself the tough question: Should I continue the drive?
Can You Drive With Multiple Sclerosis? — National (03/24/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIn this article, we examine how MS affects driving, how to get evaluated, and what modifications can be made to your car.