Good drivers are alert, think clearly, and make good decisions. When people with Alzheimer's disease are not able to do these things, they should stop driving. But some people may not want to stop driving or even think there is a problem.
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Driving Safety and Alzheimer's Disease — National
Source: ExpertWebinar Archive — National
Source: ExpertView past Webinars by clicking on your title of interest below.
Occupational Therapy Toolkit — National
Source: ExpertThe Occupational Therapy e handouts are organized by 85 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice.
Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertMedicines help us live longer and healthier. but taking them the wrong way or mixing certain drugs can be dangerous.
Worksheet on Medication — National
Source: ExpertThis form can help keep your medication in order as they may change over time.
"Adult golf cart injuries: A rising hazard off the course" — National
Source: ExpertStudy of golf-cart-related injuries seen at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, reflecting increased use of golf carts for transportation off the golf course.The results showed that orthopedic injuries.
Resources for Law Enforcement — National
Source: ExpertThe Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for Law Enforcement. This content is password protected if you don't have a password, contact treds@ucsd.edu for free access to the videos
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.
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.
People with Disabilities and Access to Health Care — National
Source: Expert1 in 4 adults in the United States, or 61 million people, have at least one of these disabilities: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living. Anyone can have a disability at any point in their life.