If you notice that your aging parents are making some driving errors, it could be time to talk to them about giving up the keys. it can be difficult for elderly drivers to give up driving since they don't want to lose that freedom.
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How Do I Know if My Aging Parent Is Safe to Drive? — National (09/09/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationWhy Doctors Don’t Like to Discuss Driving with Older Patients — National (09/13/2019)
Source: University“Some adults may prefer advice from a doctor, while others prefer straight talk from family, friends or peers.”
Ohio’s Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety for Aging Citizens — Ohio (03/01/2018)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis article from the ITE Journal discusses how the Ohio Department of Transportation has collaborated with occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive approach to older driver safety.
Driving and Dementia: A Review of the Literature — National (12/01/2014)
Source: ExpertThis article reviews literature on seniors with dementia and their ability to drive.
Driving Simulators Help Older Adults Improve Their Road Skills — National (01/14/2011)
Source: NewsOlder drivers could benefit from training programs that put them behind the wheel -- in a driving simulator, with an observer who helps them develop their skills, according to a new article.
Evergreen Campaign Material — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTo learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.
Helping Elders Retire From Driving — National
Source: NewsToday’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.
How to Talk With Senior About their Unsafe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationTalking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving that freedom can be very difficult to accept.
Older Adults Perceptions of Self- Driving Ride Hailing Services PDF — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis research is of interest to older adults, their families, and those who provide health and social services because older adults outlive their decision to stop driving by about 10 years.
People with Disabilities and Access to Health Care — National
Source: Expert1 in 4 adults in the United States, or 61 million people, have at least one of these disabilities: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living. Anyone can have a disability at any point in their life.