You can also ask the patient about ADLs, basic tasks such as feeding, dressing, grooming, and bathing, IADL, and more complex tasks that include driving, and using public transportation.
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Activities of Daily Living — National (10/09/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationOlder Adults and Driving: Challenging Stereotypes — National (09/22/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationAs the saying goes, age is just a number. There is no specific age limit on driving. In fact, some older adults continue driving past the age of 100 with good driving records.
Functional Assessment of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe role of practitioners is to do detailed functional and medical assessments related to driving safety.
Interventions With the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAside from treating medical conditions that impair driving ability, most medical practitioners are not prepared to formulate or execute a driving rehabilitation plan; referral to specialists is often helpful.
America’s Rural Roads — National (09/01/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationOlder drivers also experience slower cognition, have longer reaction times, and may have difficulty with some of the physical aspects of the driving tasks.
Bad Medicine? Many Drivers Hit the Road on Potentially Impairing Medications — National (07/21/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationAAA surveyed many drivers to see how many people are taking medications issues were not warned by their healthcare provider regarding the possible dangerous impact on driving.
Traveling with Seniors? Read Our Summer Safety Travel Tips! — National (07/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationHope Senior Home Care wants to share tips to make traveling easier with your elderly loved ones.
Fall Prevention in Older Adults — National (07/18/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationResources are provided for reducing fall risks, including self-assessments, suggestions for home modifications, and a review of evidence-based strength & balance exercise programs.
Summer Safety Tips Infographic created by ChORUS — National (06/22/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis is an infographic of summer safety tips created by ChORUS with information from NHTSA.
How Do I Get My Loved One to Stop Driving? — National (06/19/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationHow do you insist that your aging loved one stop driving – for their safety as well as the safety of others?