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Alternative Transportation Handout — National (05/25/2022)
Source: State Agency/Program5 Easy Ways to Help Our Elders — National (01/02/2022)
Source: UniversityToday, with the technological advancements and availability of a wide range of home modifications, caregiving, and other services, there are many options available to help the elderly. Here are 5 ways you can help improve their life.
When taking away keys, don’t drive loved ones into a corner — National (06/01/2020)
Source: UniversityThe University of Mississippi Medical Center wrote a blog about what it is like for them as medical professionals having conversations with their older patients about driving and driving retirement.
Why Doctors Don’t Like to Discuss Driving with Older Patients — National (09/13/2019)
Source: University“Some adults may prefer advice from a doctor, while others prefer straight talk from family, friends or peers.”
How to start a conversation on driving, mobility and aging — National (05/01/2017)
Source: UniversityThis 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.
Alaska: Older Alaskan Safe Driving PSA — Alaska (08/14/2013)
Source: State Agency/ProgramA public service announcement created by Alaska’s Highway Safety Office on older driver safety. Several keys factors in safe driving are mentioned such as good vision, reaction time, strength and flexibility.
Oregon: Driver and Motor Vehicle Services on Unsafe Drivers — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services has put together a brochure for residents detailing signs of unsafe driving and what can be done about it. it also gives information on how to report an unsafe driver.
Assisting Aging Drivers During and After Their Decision to Retire from Driving — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramResource page that provides links to other pages related to older driver safety
Aging Drivers: Discussing Competency — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Discussing Competency provides medical professionals with a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with patients who may be facing cognitive issues that affect their ability to drive safely
Professional Corner- Safe driver smart options — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis website provides information and resources for these professionals that address the concerns aging drivers face and help keep them independent and mobile for as long as safely possible.