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  1. Rural Older Adult Driver Tailored Research Integrated Plan — National (07/01/2024)

    Source: University

    Researchers will assess participants across several dimensions including physical capability, health, driving behavior and knowledge, driving environment, and access to essential goods and services. Additionally, researchers will collect one month of naturalistic driving data from each participant by deploying VTTI’s proprietary data acquisition system (DAS) in their vehicles. 

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  2. A Tough Question: When Should an Older Driver Stop Driving? — National (11/13/2023)

    Source: University

    Be alert to red flags suggesting that a family member — or you — should consider hanging up the keys.

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  3. Older adults are more easily distracted — National (05/10/2023)

    Source: University

    The study assessed the interaction between physical exertion and short-term memory performance when distractors were present or absent in younger and older adults. 

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  4. New tool helps older adults monitor 'attentional performance' during driving — National (06/01/2022)

    Source: University

    Researchers have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their attentional performance during driving. 

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  5. 5 Easy Ways to Help Our Elders — National (01/02/2022)

    Source: University

    Today, with the technological advancements and availability of a wide range of home modifications, caregiving, and other services, there are many options available to help the elderly. Here are 5 ways you can help improve their life. 

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  6. When taking away keys, don’t drive loved ones into a corner — National (06/01/2020)

    Source: University

    The 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. 

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  7. Why 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.”

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  8. How to start a conversation on driving, mobility and aging — National (05/01/2017)

    Source: University

    This book was designed as part of a Department of Design course at The Ohio State University in the Spring of 2017. The project was a blend of graduates and residents at the Ohio Living Westminsterthurber community center. 

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  9. Wheelchair to Car Transfer — National (08/11/2015)

    Source: University

    This video demonstrates a one-person assist transfer from wheelchair to car for a wheelchair user who can do a mod assist stand-pivot transfer. 

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  10. Staying healthy in your car: Coping with illness and age — National (03/09/2014)

    Source: University

     How do illnesses and age affect motor vehicle safety, and how can a man keep driving in good health?

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