Here are some of the most frequent questions around driving that Dr. Resnicks has addressed during her decades of practice taking care of older adults.
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Ask The Expert: How To Help Older Drivers Stay Safe On The Road — National
Source: ExpertMedicines 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.
Distracted Driving — National
Source: ExpertDistracted driving is doing another activity that takes the driver's attention away from driving. It can increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash. Visit the CDC website for find more information.
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix — National
Source: ExpertYou can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability.
Aging and Disability Network — National
Source: ExpertThe aging and disability network is made up of local, state, and national organizations and committed advocates working to support older adults and people with disabilities.
People with Disabilities and Access to Health Care — National
Source: Expert1 in 4 adults in the United States, or 61 million people, have at least one of these disabilities: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living. Anyone can have a disability at any point in their life.
Are Your Medicines Increasing you Risk of a Fall or a Car Crash — National
Source: ExpertUse this fact sheet to identify medicines that can put you at risk with potential side effects that can affect your driving, and questions to ask your doctors.
National Library of Medicine NIH- Daily Med — National
Source: ExpertThe DailyMed database contains 148815 labeling submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by companies. DailyMed does not contain a complete listing of labeling for FDA-regulated products (e.g., labeling that is not submitted to the FDA). See ABOUT DAILYMED for more information.
Driver Safety Questionnaire — National
Source: ExpertAn interactive tool on older adults driving safety information for the public and caregivers.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — National
Source: ExpertMedicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Booklet for Providers
