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  1. When Should Elderly Drivers Hang Up the Car Keys? — National (11/18/2012)

    Source: Professional Association

    Kiplinger gives information on how to approach a senior family member regarding their driving ability and safety behind the wheel.

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  2. When Should Seniors Hang Up the Car Keys? — National (10/08/2012)

    Source: News

    NPR reported that “officials are bracing for a surge in senior drivers.” With statistics showing an accident increase after 65 and the likelihood of fatal accidents after 75, according to NPR.com. 

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  3. Transportation and Aging: A Research Agenda for Advancing Safe Mobility — National (10/01/2007)

    Source: Expert

    This paper was done to detail important research needs in various areas on the subject of driver safety and mobility for seniors.

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  4. The Elderly Driver — National (06/01/2005)

    Source: News

    In 2005, Psychiatric Times covered senior drivers on their website and the affect that prohibiting the elderly from driving can have on them. 

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  5. Consequences of Driving Cessation Decreased Out-of-Home Activity Levels — Connecticut (11/01/2000)

    Source: Professional Association

    This study shows how out-of-home activity decreased in seniors once they stopped driving.

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  6. How to Talk With Seniors About Their Unsafe Driving — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Talking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving up that freedom can be very difficult to accept.

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  7. How to Help Your Loved One Retire from Driving — National 

    Source: Expert

    Driving 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.

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  8. How to hire a driver for seniors: 6 tips — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    When your older adult can’t safely drive themselves, one option is hiring a caregiver to drive them. We’ve got 6 tips to help you find a great caregiver who will safely and reliably drive your older adult around town.

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  9. A Guide to Vision Loss for Family and Friends — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The information here can provide advice and direction on how to assist your loved one with adapting successfully to the many changes ahead.

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  10. Older Road User Program Management — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Lean the skills necessary to manage a successful and sustainable older road user safety program. Individuals involved with older road user safety have specific needs that are often not met in other courses. 

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