In 2005, Psychiatric Times covered senior drivers on their website and the affect that prohibiting the elderly from driving can have on them.
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The Elderly Driver — National (06/01/2005)
Source: NewsOlder Drivers at Work — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhile such changes are normal, they also put older drivers at a greater risk of dying if they are in a motor vehicle crash. Employers and workers share the responsibility for keeping older drivers safe at work.
Tips For Senior Drivers — Virginia
Source: For Profit OrganizationMedical Review Services (MRS) is a team at DMV headquarters that reviews all cases where Virginia drivers may have a mental or physical condition that may impair driving ability, even temporarily.
Older American Safety Programs — New Jersey
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAvenues in Motion, in association with other national, state, and local partners offer a series of traffic safety presentations and programs to help keep older drivers and pedestrians safe. This presentation can be done on zoom.
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.
Transportation Options — Ohio
Source: State Agency/ProgramDo you need help finding transportation in your area? Most Ohio communities have a variety of options, some with free or reduced fares. Eligibility requirements such as age or income may apply.
Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public
NHTSA's Older Driver and Road Safety Information — Pennsylvania
Source: US Department of TransportationThe PennDOT older driver page touches on older driver safety tips, warning signs for when older drivers should limit their driving, older driver videos, a mature driving improvement course, and alternative transportation options.
Grandparents & Safety Car Seat Safety — National
Source: US Department of TransportationToday, Many grandparents are their grandchildren's caretakers and may be responsible for correctly installing and using car seats.
A Guide to Vision Loss for Family and Friends — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe information here can provide advice and direction on how to assist your loved one with adapting successfully to the many changes ahead.