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  1. Safe Driving With Hearing Loss — National (10/11/2023)

    Source: Professional Association

    Unlock the road to safe and confident driving for older adults with hearing loss through empowering tips, technologies, and proactive measures.

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  2. Walking, Driving, and Moving Around After a Stroke — National (09/12/2023)

    Source: Expert

    After you have a stroke, you may realize exactly how complex something like walking is. Moving your body can be harder than it was. But as you recover, there are lots of ways you can improve how well you get around. Learn ways to regain strength and balance and help your mind and body get back in sync.

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  3. Majority of older adults with cognitive impairment still drive — Michigan (07/23/2023)

    Source: University

    Researchers highlight the importance of caregivers having conversations with care recipients and health care professionals about driving.

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  4. Study: Many older adults with mild cognitive impairment are still driving — National (07/20/2023)

    Source: News

    Researchers assessed more than 600 adults over 65 years old in Nueces County, Texas, who had cognitive assessment scores that indicated a likelihood of impairment.

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  5. 8 Health Factors That May Affect Your Ability To Drive Safely — National (04/04/2023)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Here are eight medical conditions and health factors that may affect your ability to drive safely. 

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  6. Georgia Traffic Safety Quick Facts — Georgia (03/06/2023)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Gives a snapshot of the most common factors in crashes involving drivers aged 55 and older: injuries and fatalities demographics, prevention measures, safety resources, and support. 

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  7. Cognitive test for older drivers tied to more safety for them, study shows — National (02/21/2023)

    Source: News

    As a group, older drivers are less likely to survive a server crash, and studies show they are particularly vulnerable in intersections. 

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  8. The Older Driver with Dementia: An Updated Literature Review — National (12/31/2005)

    Source: Expert

    This paper addresses the issue and limits of senior drivers with dementia.

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  9. Connecticut: Elderly Driving Restrictions and Mandatory Testing Requirements — Connecticut (11/22/2005)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This OLR Research Report conducted by Associate Legislative Attorney, Janet L. Kaminski, details Connecticut’s laws regarding license renewal, which at the 2005 there were no special requirements that only applied to elderly residents. 

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