Driving and Dementia: When it’s time to turn over the keys
Tom Kalina, MS/OTR, CDRS, talks about seeing different scenarios of older drivers with dementia.
Medications and Medical Conditions Impact on Driving
Dangers of Driving After Taking Prescription Drugs or Over-the-Counter Medicines
Many legally obtained and commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drugs can affect a user's ability to drive safely. NHTSA explains the dangers of driving after taking OTC medication.
Driver Safety for All Ages
Presentation presented by the Georgia Department of Driver Services Medical Review Unit.
Older Driver
If you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving.
Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Presentation
Presentation from the Alzheimer's Association about demonstrating awareness of the risk associated with wandering behavior, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, list of techniques for effectively interacting with a person with Alzheimer's.
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix
You can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability.
Aging and Disability Network
The aging and disability network is made up of local, state, and national organizations and committed advocates working to support older adults and people with disabilities.