Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Resources for Family Members and Caregivers.
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ODSAW Resources for Family Members and Caregivers — National (10/28/2024)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDoes Older Adults’ Self-Regulation of Driving Improve Safety? An Examination of Objective and Subjective Driving Patterns in the AAA LongROAD Study — National (10/01/2024)
Source: ExpertThis LongROAD research brief examines the relationship between self-regulation of driving and safety outcomes in older adults using Rapid Deceleration Events (RDEs) and self-reported crashes.
You Hold the Keys to Your Transportation Future Presentation — National (08/02/2024)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis ready-to-use presentation on older adults' transportation safety is ideal for senior and community center audiences.
Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders of Older Adult Mobility — National (04/01/2024)
Source: ExpertReview the second edition of the Transportation Research Circular: Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders of Older Adult Mobility.
Has anyone reported a parent to the DMV to prevent them from driving anymore? — National (05/29/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAging care blog post about how to report a parent to the DMV.
Driving With Hearing Loss? — National (04/15/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRead about how driving with hearingloss can affect your loved ones. Work with your audiologist and take these steps to stay safe behind the wheel.
How To Take the Keys Away From an Elderly Driver: A Step by Step Guide — National (03/29/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationArriving at a solution that alleviates family members’ concerns and satisfies a senior’s desire for autonomy requires patience, compromise, and a step-by-step approach.
Georgia Traffic Safety Quick Facts — Georgia (03/06/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramGives a snapshot of the most common factors in crashes involving drivers aged 55 and older: injuries and fatalities demographics, prevention measures, safety resources, and support.
Safe Mobility for Older Adults webinar — National (02/23/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationThis webinar will explore some of the data behind older driver safety and support available for alternative commutes.
20 Rideshare Safety Tips to Protect Seniors Using Uber or Lyft — National (02/01/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationKey safety precautions that seniors should take to protect themselves while using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These tips enable them to enjoy greater independence while safeguarding their well-being.
