Driving is the most complex activity of daily living performed every day. MS can affect the ability to perform activities of daily living.
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Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence — National
Source: ExpertWhat Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.
Driving and Traveling After a Heart Attack — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationGetting back behind the wheel after a heart attack can be just another step in your recovery, but it's important that you're both ready and prepared.
Associations Between Vision Impairment and Driving and the Effectiveness of Vision Related Interventions — National
Source: ExpertDriving is one of the main modes of transport with safe driving requiring a combination of visual, cognitive, and physical skills.
Are Your Medicines Increasing you Risk of a Fall or a Car Crash — National
Source: ExpertUse this fact sheet to identify medicines that can put you at risk with potential side effects that can affect your driving, and questions to ask your doctors.
Geriatrics Care Online — National
Source: Professional AssociationFree registration to Geriatric Care Online.
Vision Screening of Older Drivers for Preventing Road Traffic Injuries and Fatalities — National
Source: ExpertTo assess the effects of vision screening interventions for older drivers to prevent road traffic injuries and fatalities.
Aging and Disability Network — National
Source: ExpertThe aging and disability network is made up of local, state, and national organizations and committed advocates working to support older adults and people with disabilities.
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix — National
Source: ExpertYou can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability.
Older Driver — National
Source: US Department of TransportationIf you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving.