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  1. Maryland: The Senior Connection of Montgomery County — Maryland (01/01/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This non-profit organization in Montgomery County, Maryland provides free rides to seniors and persons with disabilities, with service provided by hundreds of volunteers.

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  2. Maryland: Resources Online for Older Drivers — Maryland (07/06/2016)

    Source: News

    Montgomery County has launched “Explore Older Driver Resources,” a new webpage for older residents and their families. The page includes information about driving safely as well as alternate transportation options. 

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  3. Colorado: Pitkin County Senior Services Offers Volunteer Driving Program — Colorado (05/01/2016)

    Source: News

    Pitkin County Senior Services gives seniors hope with volunteer driving program.

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  4. Husband Goes Missing in Car CO — Colorado (05/31/2013)

    Source: Professional Association

    Techniques for interviewing caregivers and search and rescue when someone with dementia goes missing by car.

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  5. Colorado: Survey Finds Aging Drivers Support Mandatory Retesting to Get License — Colorado (05/25/2011)

    Source: News

    The Denver Post published an article on aging drivers and their support for mandatory retesting to renew driver’s licenses. It also states that In Colorado, drivers over the age of 65 must renew their license by mail.

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  6. 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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  7. Consequences of Driving Cessation Decreased Out-of-Home Activity Levels — Connecticut (11/01/2000)

    Source: Professional Association

    This study shows how out-of-home activity decreased in seniors once they stopped driving.

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  8. Confidence In, and Self-rating Of, Driving Ability Among Older Drivers — Connecticut (05/01/1998)

    Source: Expert

    Active drivers in a representative cohort of older individuals age 77 years and older in New Haven, Connecticut were interviewed. 

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  9. Safety on Maryland Roads — Maryland 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Crashes are no accident. Last year, more than 500 lives were lost on our roadways and thousands of others were injured. The only acceptable number is zero. MDOT MVA’s Highway Safety Office is working to change behaviors that lead to careless and irresponsible driving. You can help by always buckling up, never driving impaired, and always keeping your eyes on the road.

    Use the icons on this webpage to find more information about safety or use the navigation tool.

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  10. Red Flags of Medically At-Risk Drivers — Maryland 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Maryland’s Red Flag tool. 

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