ChORUS Blog & News

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This Older Americans Month, the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) is taking the opportunity to shine a light on an often overlooked but crucial component of pr

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Along with Older Americans Month, May is also Healthy Vision Month—a time for older adults to prioritize their eye health and driving safety.

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Walk This Way 05/02/2024

Walk this Way (Run DMC w/Aerosmith) – While I can’t remember when or why it started, I am a walke

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The Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS) is proud to celebrate Older Americans Month this May.

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Story of my Life (One Direction) – We all have a story to tell – about personal or professional experiences or even some that cross between the two.

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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Doctors, healthcare professionals, and other professionals working with older adults know the importance of having the conversation around driving and assessing older adults to ensure they’re safer on the road, but that doesn’t make it a

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Improving road safety for older adults begins with a conversation--the key is to have the conversation early before a crisis emerges that may affect one’s ability to drive safely.

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The leading causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions in older adults are falls and motor vehicle crashes. A TBI is an injury that affects how the brain works. 

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January 22 – 28 is National Passenger Safety Week.