NADTC wrote a blog with Jane Rath from ChORUS to promote Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.
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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022- Blog — National (11/29/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationOverview of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertHealthcare practitioners become involved in driving decisions during routine examinations. This article talk about what your role is and how you can help your patients.
The Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertMerck Manual provides information on crash rates, traffic violations, reasons of impaired driving and other information about older driver and their safety on the road.
The Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramMerck Manual’s coverage of the older driver includes very informative details which include the Alzheimer’s Association’s warning signs of unsafe driving (hitting curbs, not keeping within lanes and returning late from a routine drive).
Functional Assessment of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe role of practitioners is to do detailed functional and medical assessments related to driving safety.
Bicycle Safety Tips That All Seniors Should Follow — National (09/01/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRead these bicycle safety tips for seniors to make bike riding a safer - and more enjoyable experience.
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.
Traffic Safety Facts Older Population - 2020 — National (07/12/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFor the purpose of this fact sheet, the term "older" in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants- refers to people 65 and older.
TRAFFIC SAFETY FACTS- Distracted Driving 2020 — National (06/08/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration works to reduce the occurrence of distracted driving and raise awareness of its danger. This fact sheet helps bring awareness for distracted driving.