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Roadwise Rx — National (09/14/2020)
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Road Safety for Elderly Pedestrians — National (09/14/2020)
Source: UniversityLoyola University reports senior pedestrian fatalities and how hearing problems, consumption of alcohol and poor peripheral vision are all issues that can affect senior’s ability to walk the streets safely.
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Road Safety Audits — National (09/14/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe Federal Highway Administration provides comprehensive information about the value, procedure, and deliverables related to conducting RSAs.
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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.
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Rhode Island: License Renewal — Rhode Island (09/14/2020)
Source: State Department of TransportationRhode Island’s Division of Motor Vehicles website states that residents 75 years of age and older licenses are valid for two years.
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Professional Assessments Can Help Senior Drivers — National (09/11/2020)
Source: AssociationLearn more about driving skill evaluation includes an in-car evaluation of your driving abilities and a recommendation regarding any further specialized drivers' training.
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Epilepsy and Seizures in Older Adults — National (08/25/2020)
Source: AssociationWith the aging of the population, we can expect to see greater numbers of people with epilepsy.
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Self-perceptions and Current Practices of High-risk Older Drivers: Implications for Driver Safety Interventions — North Carolina (07/01/2020)
Source: AssociationComfort Keepers Senior Care Durham & Chapel Hill discusses safe driving for seniors in their video.
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Driving with Vision Disorders — National (06/13/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis 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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Driving with Sleep Apnea — National (06/13/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA gives tips on driving with sleep apnea. Pulling over when feeling drowsy and talking to a healthcare provider about treatment options are among suggested things to do about sleep apnea.
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