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  1. Providing Options to Rural Older Adults — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    For older adults living in rural communities, the challenge of aging in place is often magnified. What specific programs and policies have proven successful and could be replicated?

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  2. Aging Parents and Driving: How and When To Broach the Subject With Sensitivity and Understanding — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Whether it be due to health concerns, safety concerns, or a mix of both, knowing how and when to approach such a sensitive topic can be intimidating and quite discouraging.

    Read on to learn how to approach the subject and how to know when it’s time for aging parents to hang up their keys. 

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  3. Screening and Management of Age and Medically Related Driving Impairments — National 

    Source: Expert

    This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills needed to identify, refer, and, when appropriate, support older adults as they transition out of driving.

    Topics Include:

    • Medical conditions that may affect driving safety
    • Clinical screening tools for assessing driving ability
    • Referral pathways and treatment options
    • California DMV reporting procedures and requirements
       
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  4. Watching Out for Senior Walkers — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    A workshop, created by NHTSA, was held in various cities to educate local transportation engineers, law enforcement officers, elected officials and others on senior pedestrian safety.

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