As we age, we may experience changes in our mobility. there are many reasons for these changes including changes to gait (how we walk) balance, and physical strength. NIA researchers are testing ways to prevent or reverse loss of mobility.
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Maintaining mobility and preventing disability are key to living independently as we age — National (11/30/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationCan You Drive After A Stroke? Safety Considerations and Rehab Techniques — National (10/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationDriving after a stroke is a complex issue because everyone has different secondary effects of stroke. Learn what signed to look for when determining if you can drive again after stroke.
When taking away keys, don’t drive loved ones into a corner — National (06/01/2020)
Source: UniversityThe University of Mississippi Medical Center wrote a blog about what it is like for them as medical professionals having conversations with their older patients about driving and driving retirement.
A Road Less Traveled: Older Men Struggle More Than Women as Driving Decreases — National (02/18/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationNew AAA report find genders handle reductions in driving differently.
7 Strategies For Finding Transportation For Seniors! — National (09/30/2019)
Source: For Profit OrganizationDriving is SO important to older adults. When it comes a time when your loved one can no longer driver it is helpful to be clear on what types of transportation options are available for your aging parent so they can remain independent
Driving Dilemmas: Risk vs. Independence — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationAt some point, however, it is predictable that driving skills will deteriorate and individuals will lose the ability to safely operate a vehicle. Even though age alone does not determine when a person needs to stop driving,
How to Help Your Loved One Retire from Driving — National
Source: ExpertDriving is a source of freedom and independence for our aging loved ones. But over time, physical and mental changes can make it unsafe for them to operate their motor vehicle.
2 out of 3 Crashes — National
Source: Nonprofit Organization2 out of 3 fatal crashes involving older drivers involved other vehicles.