Whether it’s the driving of a spouse, a parent, or another loved one, there may come a time when you begin to question whether a loved one is still safe to drive. How do you know when its time to stop driving?
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We Need to talk: The difficult driving conversation: senior Navigator — Virginia
Source: Professional AssociationRoadmap to Living with Vision Loss: What Kinds of Services Will You Need to Maintain Independence? — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThese services can help individuals regain self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life, similar to how occupational and physical therapy can restore function after an injury.
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
We Need to Talk — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis online self-paced seminar will help you determine how to assess your loved ones driving skills and provide tools to help you have this important conversation.
Occupational Therapy Toolkit — National
Source: ExpertThe Occupational Therapy e handouts are organized by 85 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice.
Medical Reporting/Medical Review Process — Florida
Source: State Agency/Programf your state is looking to create a state resource page for Older Drivers, please use these as examples.
Maine: Driving Laws for Seniors and Older Drivers — Maine
Source: For Profit OrganizationDrivers are required to renew their licenses every six years in the state of Louisiana, according to AAA.com. They are also required to complete a vision test at every in-person renewal.
Road to Zero: Doubling Down on What Works — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Doubling Down on What Works is a working group of the Road to Zero Coalition has created a clearinghouse for resources.
Senior Driver Safety — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramOur mission is to make it easy for you to complete your Florida DMV needs online.
Older Driver — National
Source: US Department of TransportationIf you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving.