Changing one's driving habits can be difficult, but you as a loved one of an older driver, can have a major impact on their safety on the road.
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Give The Gift of Safety — National (12/29/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAGS NHTSA Safe Driving Summary 2020 — National (12/17/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationUnder an agreement, NHTSA and AGS developed companion professional and public education products to increase the availability of safe driving resources for both clinicians and older drivers and their caregivers.
Maintaining mobility and preventing disability are key to living independently as we age — National (11/30/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAs we age, we may experience changes in our mobility. there are many reasons for these changes including changes to gait (how we walk) balance, and physical strength. NIA researchers are testing ways to prevent or reverse loss of mobility.
Evaluation of Naturalistic Driving Behavior Using In-Vehicle Monitoring Technology in Preclinical and Early Alzheimer’s Disease — National (10/27/2020)
Source: ExpertCognitive impairment is a significant risk factor for hazardous driving among older drivers with Alzheimer’s dementia; little is known about how the driving habits of mild symptoms compare.
Preguntas para pacientes que son conductores mayores — National (10/23/2020)
Source: ExpertProporciona ejemplos de preguntas que un médico puede hacer a sus pacientes para determinar si tienen dificultades para conducir.
ChORUS Older Patient Questionnaire — National (10/23/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProvides sample questions that a clinician can ask their patients to determine if they are having difficulties driving.
Planifi cación del transporte para con ductores mayores — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationLo guía a través de los pasos para desarrollar su plan de transporte.
¿Qué esperar cuando se lo/la deriva a un especialista en rehabilitación de conductores? — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProporciona información sobre el papel de los especialistas en rehabilitación de conductores, cómo realizan las evaluaciones y qué hacer con los resultados de las evaluaciones.
Herramientas para la autoevaluación y la calificación del cuidador — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProporciona enlaces a varias herramientas gratuitas disponibles para pacientes mayores, sus familiares y cuidadores para identificar a los conductores mayores en riesgo.
ChORUS Older Driver Transportation Planning Tool — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe ChORUS Older Driver Transportation Planning Tool guides you through the steps of developing your transportation plan.