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  1. My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Ohio — Ohio (06/17/2023)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Ohio, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources. 

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  2. New Resources to Keep Older Drivers Safe — Ohio (12/06/2021)

    Source: News

    The Ohio Department of Transportation, the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the Ohio Department of Aging, and AAA are reminding Ohio Drivers to stay fit to drive by following a few basic safety tips. 

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  3. S.A.L.T Forum Aims to Connect Senior Citizens with Law Enforcement — Iowa (10/26/2021)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Forum where older adults can talk with Law Enforcement within their community

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  4. Ohio’s Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety for Aging Citizens — Ohio (03/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This article from the ITE Journal discusses how the Ohio Department of Transportation has collaborated with occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive approach to older driver safety.

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  5. 7 Simple Adjustments to Help Older Adults Drive Safer — Virginia (10/14/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    the number of older drivers on our roads is increasing and changes in vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and height may reduce an older adult's control behind the wheel. 

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  6. Alzheimer's Disease and Driving — Virginia 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Dealing with a loved one's ability to drive is an emotional issue, involving not just a person's sense of independence, but also their safety and the safety of others.

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  7. Mature Driver Safey Senior Navigator — Virginia 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

     Be aware of any changes in eyesight, physical fitness and reflexes, and any medications that impact driving ability. Be willing to compensate by making changes in driving habits or choosing alternative transportation. 

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  8. Recognizing the Signs: Senior Driving Safety — Virginia 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Am I a safe driver? After all, most of us want to make a responsible choice to protect others and ourselves when we drive. Age can affect our ability to sense, decide, and act.

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  9. Turning 75? Come See Us at DMV — Virginia 

    Source: Professional Association

    Virginia drivers age 75 or older are required to appear in person at DMV for their next license renewal and pass a vision screening. Once issued your license will generally be valid for five years.

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  10. We Need to talk: The difficult driving conversation: senior Navigator — Virginia 

    Source: Professional Association

    Whether it’s the driving of a spouse, a parent, or another loved one, there may come a time when you begin to question whether a loved one is still safe to drive. How do you know when its time to stop driving? 

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