Pitkin County Senior Services gives seniors hope with volunteer driving program.
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Colorado: Pitkin County Senior Services Offers Volunteer Driving Program — Colorado (05/01/2016)
Source: NewsFunctional Outcomes for Older Adults Injured in a Crash — National (05/01/2016)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis report explores the health and quality-of-life impacts of crashes among older (65+) and middle-aged (40-55) occupants.
The 2016 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo — National (04/10/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationThe 2016 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo was in Chicago from April 7 to April 10, 2016.
Public transportation fear — National (01/19/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationI need to stop driving, but I am afraid to ride public transportation. Would love any thoughts on options. I live in a mid-size city with bus & subway, but both feel too crowded and rushed.
Diminished Motor Skills: ‘Silver Tsunami’ of Elderly Drivers Prompts Tough Decisions — National (11/23/2015)
Source: NewsThis article discusses the growing aging population and its impact on the roads as more drivers become seniors.
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities — Pennsylvania (11/10/2015)
Source: Local ProgramA blog for Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities.
There Are Big Negatives When Older People Stop Driving — National (03/04/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationConsumer Affairs reports that a University of Missouri researcher says the negative consequences of taking away a driver’s keys because of loss of mobility and individuality outweigh safety concerns of them staying on the road.
How to Drive With Physical Disability — National (03/04/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationA physical disability may affect the function of a person's body, but it should never affect person independence. Driving is a skill that promotes freedom and can be adapted so almost anyone with a physical disability can be mobile.
Mature Motorists Worse at Texting and Driving, Study Shows — National (12/18/2014)
Source: NewsAn interdisciplinary research team has made a surprising discovery: Older, more mature motorists-who typically are better drivers in many circumstances-are much worse than their younger counterparts when texting while driving.
Trends in Older Driver Crash Involvement Rates and Survivability in the United States — National (11/01/2014)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe current study examined if trends in crash rates, crash involvements, and survivability persisted into more recent years.