A few key decisions can give your heart that extra attention and lower your odds of a heart attack or stroke.
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You and Your Heart: What You Control — National (02/12/2021)
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Keeping Your Mobility With CarFit — National (02/11/2021)
Source: NewsLearn about CarFit and having your car "fit" you as you age.
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Transportation Planning with Family — National (02/02/2021)
Source: NewsIt's important to remember you don't have to plan your transportation retirement alone.
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Starting the Conversation—Your Loved Ones Driving — National (02/01/2021)
Source: NewsAs a loved one to an older driver, you have an imporant task ahead. Start a conversation about safe driving with your older loved one.
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How to Use Rideshare Apps — National (02/01/2021)
Source: NewsLearn to use a rideshare app to help cut down on your driving.
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ChORUS Older Driver Resources — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationProvides a list of general resources for older road users.
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ChORUS Older Driver Transportation Planning Tool — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe ChORUS Older Driver Transportation Planning Tool guides you through the steps of developing your transportation plan. Starting early allows you to map out your needs, identify and explore your options for alternate transportation modes in your area, and plan for continuing a full and active life whether you are driving or not. Be sure to talk with your doctor to understand how changes in your medical conditions and/or medications might impact driving. Also, family members, friends, and caregivers can help you think about how to best meet all your transportation needs.
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Conversations About Driving - Plan Ahead — National (09/18/2020)
Source: AssociationAAA gives tips on how to plan for a discussion with a senior family member about quitting driving.
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Brain Training Tips for Smart Driving — District of Columbia (10/04/2016)
Source: AssociationA study funded by the National Institutes of Health recently found that adult drivers who had cognitive training for memory, reasoning or speed of processing had 50 percent fewer car crashes than those in the control group.
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Challenges of Older Drivers’ Adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles — National (06/21/2016)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe personal vehicle is increasingly the preferred mode of travel for aging adults. There are greater numbers of older drivers on the roads driving more miles than ever before.