AARPs 5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible is a good starting point in the process of learning what you can add to your vehicle. An occupational therapist can help you find the safest and appropriate gear to help with your mobility.
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5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible — National (02/09/2022)
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Driving to Independence — Arizona (07/27/2021)
Source: AssociationDriving To Independence offers a comprehensive driver evaluation and training program.
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Older Adults, New Mobility, and Automated Vehicles: A Framework for Harnessing Emerging Technology for Individual and Societal Benefit — National (02/17/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWith older adults having fewer transportation options than their younger counterparts automated vehicles are often viewed as one technology that can extend an older adults ability to remain independently mobile.
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Keeping Your Mobility With CarFit — National (02/11/2021)
Source: NewsCarfit is an educational program that provides information explaining a range of vehicle safety features and offers guidance on how to adjust those features to optimize the benefit of individual body size and stature.
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How to Use Rideshare Apps — National (02/01/2021)
Source: NewsLearn to use a rideshare app to help cut down on your driving.
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Starting the Conversation—Your Loved Ones Driving — National (02/01/2021)
Source: NewsAs a loved one to an older driver, you have an important task ahead. Start a conversation about safe driving with your older loved one.
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Age and Driving — National (01/01/2021)
Source: AssociationIt’s normal for driving abilities to change as we get older. But if you spot the warning signs of unsafe driving, these tips can help you adjust to your senior years without the keys.
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Planning Your Driving and Transportation Plan into the New Year 2021 — National (01/01/2021)
Source: NewsDo you know what your driving transportation plan looks like yet? Let ChORUS help you decide.
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Give The Gift of Safety — National (12/29/2020)
Source: NewsChanging one's driving habits can be difficult, but you as a loved one of an older driver, can have a major impact on their safety on the road.
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Rides In Sight — National (09/14/2020)
Source: AssociationRides in Sight provides a national database to search for transportation options available to seniors anywhere in the U.S.