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  1. DOSCI Training — Minnesota (06/21/2023)

    Source: Expert

    This video does not provide POST or CEU hours, but will give the viewer insight into the DOSCI screening tool and how it can help you help others. 

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  2. Solo Agers Express Contentedness, Concerns — National (04/26/2023)

    Source: Expert

    Older Americans who are living alone without a partner or children are largely content with their lives. A new AARP survey shows they embrace the freedom of being a “solo ager,” but many are increasingly concerned about their long-term care and often are unprepared for the future.

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  3. Safe Mobility for Older Adults webinar — National (02/23/2023)

    Source: Expert

    This webinar will explore some of the data behind older driver safety and support available for alternative commutes.

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  4. Free Road Training for Rural Cities — National (12/23/2022)

    Source: Expert

    Do you work for a small rural city? Do you want to make your roadways safer for you and your neighbors? Do you lack specific transportation safety knowledge or money to buy training?

    Get to know the National Center for Rural Road Safety.

    This Federal Highway Administration national center of excellence exists to help local and rural practitioners learn the basics of transportation safety, free of charge to those municipalities. The goal is to help everyone know enough to make a difference and save lives in their communities.

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  5. Solo Agers Facing the Future Need a Network of Friends — National (10/06/2022)

    Source: Expert

    With no close relatives to depend on, these older Americans look to community for caregiving support.

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  6. The Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)

    Source: Expert

    Merck Manual provides information on crash rates, traffic violations, reasons of impaired driving and other information about older driver and their safety on the road. 

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  7. Overview of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)

    Source: Expert

    Healthcare practitioners become involved in driving decisions during routine examinations. This article talk about what your role is and how you can help your patients. 

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  8. How To Speak To Someone About Giving Up Driving — National (06/03/2022)

    Source: Expert

    If you’re concerned your spouse, parent, relative or friend might no longer be able to drive safely, it may be time for a conversation. Read on to learn how to approach someone about giving up driving. 

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  9. Early Estimates of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities And Fatality Rate by Sub-Categories in 2021 — National (05/01/2022)

    Source: Expert

    The report shows the increased trend in fatalities in 2020 has continued into 2021, and the increased trend in fatality rate per 100 million VMT in 2020 continued into the first quarter of 2021. 

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  10. Driving and Community Mobility for the Older Adult  — National (03/31/2022)

    Source: Expert

    Three themes emerged from the data: perspectives on falling, driving = independence and freedom, and utilization and knowledge of resources. The role OT practitioners can play in addressing these areas will be reviewed.

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