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  1. Driving with Vision Disorders — National (06/13/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This video produced by NHTSA talks about the three vision disorders that can greatly impact a senior’s ability to drive safely: cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

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  2. When taking away keys, don’t drive loved ones into a corner — National (06/01/2020)

    Source: University

    The University of Mississippi Medical Center wrote a blog about what it is like for them as medical professionals having conversations with their older patients about driving and driving retirement. 

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  3. CarFit — District of Columbia (05/27/2020)

    Source: University

    CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.

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  4. Florida: Aging Road User Data — Florida (05/27/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Every year, the Coalition selects priority counties using a 3-year average of the rate of crashes involving individuals aged 65+, compared to the population of 65+ in both urban and rural counties.

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  5. Plan for the Road Ahead- Boomers — National (02/20/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Make a transportation plan. 

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  6. Maryland: The Senior Connection of Montgomery County — Maryland (01/01/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This non-profit organization in Montgomery County, Maryland provides free rides to seniors and persons with disabilities, with service provided by hundreds of volunteers.

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  7. Clinician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers, 4th Edition — National (12/31/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Clinician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers is published by the American Geriatrics Society for healthcare providers. 

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  8. Why Doctors Don’t Like to Discuss Driving with Older Patients — National (09/13/2019)

    Source: University

    “Some adults may prefer advice from a doctor, while others prefer straight talk from family, friends or peers.”

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  9. How to Find Your State DOT — National (04/29/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Federal Highway Administration lists all state transportation websites. Click here to find your state's Department of Transportation.

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  10. Keeping Older Drivers Safe — National (04/08/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Learn about the many variables that impact driving ability, how driving skills are assessed, how to talk with an older driver about driving concerns, and how to develop solutions for transportation alternatives.

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