ChORUS Blog & News

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If the older adult in your life has been diagnosed with dementia, they may not have to stop driving right away.

An older adult and their adult child speak through a plexiglass partition with a healthcare staff member.

The Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS) observes National Caregiving Month each November to recognize and honor the contributions of caregivers who provide care and support to family members or friends.

Older woman smiling behind the wheel.

Those Were the Days from 1968 – is likely a one hit wonder but it got me thinking. I remember being “young and sure” and thinking nothing could hurt me.

Older couple riding bikes

August is National Wellness Month. As individuals age, maintaining wellness becomes increasingly important, which can also affect the ability to drive.

Couple sitting at a kitchen table

“Your dad has been feeling dizzy, we’re going to the hospital to get checked out.” Ellen remembers how the simple call from her mom last year snowballed into her 71-year-old father going from the “quick” emergency room visit at the commu

National Safety Month logo and ChORUS logo.

June is National Safety Month, an initiative created by the National Safety Council to highlight the leading causes of preventable injury and death so people can live their fullest lives.

Headshots of Margaret Wu, Ching Wan Tang, Ajay Bhatt, Dawon Kahng.

From day to day, we probably don’t think too much about the items we use or what makes them function.

A son and his older father on the computer.

Do you wonder how older drivers can improve safety on the road?

Older woman sitting on a bench.

The New Year is a time for fresh starts and a new beginning, which is why many start the year by making resolutions or buying a brand-new calendar.  This year, consider adding planning for safe mobility t