This booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic.
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When to Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramMedicines Risk Fact Sheet — National
Source: ExpertPrescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines dietary supplements, and even some herbal products, can cause side effects that increase your risk for a fall or motor vehicle crash.
Bikeability Checklist — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA bikeability checklist provides tips for bikers on how to stay safe in their community.
Find a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist — National
Source: Professional AssociationYou can find a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist through the ADED website.
Bicycle Safety Resource — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPrevent Illegal School Bus Passing Awareness Campaign — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNearly every day, million of children across the United state line up to ride the bus. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but illegal school bus passing poses a threat to children.
Transportation Planning Provide Older Adults with Transportation Options — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhen older adults stop driving, their health can get worse. Giving up the keys almost doubles the symptoms of depression for older adults, and it may also increase declines in physical and mental health, according to AGS
Assisting Aging Drivers During and After Their Decision to Retire from Driving — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramResource page that provides links to other pages related to older driver safety
Beyond ODSAW 2022 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse our Beyond ODSAW handout to plan how to support and promote older driver safety in your campaigns.
Falls Prevention Awareness in Public Transportation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRecently, there has been increased interest in applying falls prevention interventions to public transportation. The programs and professionals listed below may be useful resources to help you evaluate fall risks