ChORUS Blog & News
Consult with your doctor if certain medications or medical conditions may interfere with your driving safety.
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.
Many individuals experience changes in vision as they age. February is Low Vision Awareness Month and serves as a reminder to address vision changes, especially when it comes to the safety of those behind the wheel.
If the older adult in your life has been diagnosed with dementia, they may not have to stop driving right away.
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.
“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
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.
Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among those 65-74 years old and are the second leading cause (after falls) among those 75-84 yea
In America, six million people are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, but by 2050 that number is projected to more than double.1 As the rate of Alzheimer’s disease rises, more caregivers will need to care for those liv