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  1. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Dec. 4-8, 2017 — National (12/08/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

     AOTA's Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 4–8, 2017, aims to promote understanding of the importance of mobility and transportation to ensuring older adults remain active in the community

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  2. Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility — National (11/03/2017)

    Source: State Agency/Program

     The document will help those who encounter older adults with limited mobility, and will help them with communicating potential solutions to preserve and extend safe, independent transportation options for older persons.

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  3. Can Your Older Patients Drive Safely? — National (09/01/2017)

    Source: Local Program

    In many areas of the world, driving is an essential part f life and, for reasons of comfort, convenience, and security, remains the primary mode of transportation among older adults. 

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  4. The Effects of Medical Conditions on Driving Performance — National (08/01/2017)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This project investigated the effect of selected medical conditions on the exposure and performance of older drivers. A recent literature review followed by a panel meeting with driving safety experts. 

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  5. Staying Independent After Giving Up the Car Keys — National (06/09/2017)

    Source: Professional Association

    Giving up the car keys is one of the most challenging decisions a senior makes. The loss of independence can be devastating. But causing an accident because of diminished abilities is even worse.

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  6. 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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  7. Traffic Tech: Technology Transfer Series — National (04/01/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    As the driving population continues to age, medical conditions and associated impairments affecting driving abilities will become more prevalent, and State driver licensing agencies are likely to see driver medical reviews. 

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  8. IACP Alzheimer's Initiative Program Webinar: 3 Stages of Alzheimer's — National (03/30/2017)

    Source: Professional Association

    IACP video on the 3 stages of Alzheimer’s Disease that Law Enforcement might observe during a traffic stop. 

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  9. U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Older Americans Month: May 2017 — National (03/27/2017)

    Source: Professional Association

    After a meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens, President John F. Kennedy encouraged all Americans to pay tribute to older people across the country by designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month.

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  10. Screening for Medically At-RIsk Drivers — National (03/06/2017)

    Source: Professional Association

    NHTSA offers a YouTube video to help State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLA) screen for medically at-risk drivers

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