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Older Driver Safety Questions and Answers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWeb MD: Drug Interaction Checker — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationWebMD drug interaction checker. Always consult with a medical professional with how your medications will affect driving.
Taking the Keys Away: What to Do If a Senior Won't Stop Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationMany family caregivers sometimes fear that their aging loved ones are no longer safe behind the wheel. Hesitation to act on this worry is normal, but ignoring the warning signs that a senior is unfit to drive is.
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.
Safety Issues & Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationUse National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Safety Issues & Recall website to find your vehicle and see if it needs updates.
When to Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic.
Bioptic Driving State Laws — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationDoes your state allow bioptic driving? Learn more here.
Older Occupants’ Recovery From Crash Injuries — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe goal of this study was to provide better understanding of the consequences of older adults’ crash injuries on their health and functional performance -their ability to carry out normal activities – by addressing research questions.
Dementia and Driving — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis fact sheet provides guidelines to help caregivers and persons with dementia decide when and how to limit or stop driving.
National Library of Medicine NIH- Daily Med — National
Source: ExpertThe DailyMed database contains 148815 labeling submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by companies. DailyMed does not contain a complete listing of labeling for FDA-regulated products (e.g., labeling that is not submitted to the FDA). See ABOUT DAILYMED for more information.