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  1. National Safety Month logo and ChORUS logo.

    National Safety Month and ChORUS (06/06/2023)

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

    Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Older Drivers (05/01/2023)

    … From day to day, we probably don’t think too much about the items we use or what makes them function. …
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  3. Red and silver ornaments, close up on the tree. Snowflakes are in the corner.

    The Gift of Traffic Safety (12/10/2022)

    … Finding the perfect gift for older loved ones can be difficult. Instead of store-bought gifts and sweet treats galore, give your loved ones a gift that will impact their lives for the better. Give the gift of traffic safety. …
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  4. ChORUS logo and CAN logo.

    Guest Feature: National Family Caregivers Month (11/21/2022)

    … Caregiving can seem like a career choice, but it can happen to anyone. It may start by helping your mom do her laundry or driving your dad to a medical appointment. …
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  5. HAPCOA logo and ChORUS logo

    HAPCOA and ChORUS (10/05/2021)

    … From September 15 to October 15, 2021, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month - a time to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and …
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    CarFit and Hispanic Heritage Month (10/04/2021)

    … National Hispanic Heritage Month offers us an opportunity to not only recognize contributions by Hispanic and Latino champions to older road user safety, but also to focus on how we ca …
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  7. Older man sitting on the bus with rain on his coat

    Driving In Unpredictable Weather (04/12/2021)

    … We've all heard the saying, "April showers bring May flowers." But the change in seasons can also bring unpredictable weather and extra challenges when driving a car. …
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  8. Driver playing with the Radio while driving

    Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving (04/05/2021)

    … Today we are surrounded by so many distractions on and off the road. While most older road users aren’t distracted by their cell phones there are other aspects of life and driving that can be distracting. …
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    What Is Your Role In Talking About Older Road User Safety (03/23/2021)

    … Happy Physicians Week! Over the last year, we have relied on healthcare workers more than ever before. This week and every week, we thank you for all you have done for our community. …
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  10. Tire on the road.

    Transportation Planning with Family (02/10/2021)

    … As we continue through Senior Independence Month, it is important to remember that you don’t have to plan your transportation alone. Your family and friends, and of course, ChORUS, are here to help you. …
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