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A Tough Question: When Should an Older Driver Stop Driving? — National (11/13/2023)
Source: UniversityMost Older Drivers are Safe Drivers — Vermont (07/20/2023)
Source: UniversityMost Older drivers, or people over 65, are very safe drivers. There are ways we can stay safe on the roads as we get older.
CarFit — District of Columbia (05/27/2020)
Source: UniversityCarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities — Pennsylvania (11/10/2015)
Source: Local ProgramA blog for Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities.
Staying healthy in your car: Coping with illness and age — National (03/09/2014)
Source: UniversityHow do illnesses and age affect motor vehicle safety, and how can a man keep driving in good health?
Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)
Source: Local ProgramThe city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.
Driving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)
Source: UniversityThe Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute to assist drivers in understanding age-related changes that can affect your ability to drive safely.
North Carolina Community Resources — North Carolina
Source: Local ProgramThese pages offer information on resources available on a community level throughout North Carolina.
Solo Agers — National
Source: UniversityIt is important to understand solo aging because many older adults fall into this category, and many more will become solo agers in the future. Solo aging can be full of joys and assets, but early planning is crucial to maintain choice, independence, and satisfaction throughout later life.
Plan For The Road Ahead — National
Source: UniversityThis tool allows you to identify such activities as trips to the grocery store, hair salon, barber shop, doctors’ office, shopping, movies, entertainment, exercise, and social events.