Can Your Older Patients Drive Safely?
In many areas of the world, driving is an essential part f life and, for reasons of comfort, convenience, and security, remains the primary mode of transportation among older adults.
In many areas of the world, driving is an essential part f life and, for reasons of comfort, convenience, and security, remains the primary mode of transportation among older adults.
To safely extend licensure for older drivers with marginal impairments, State Driver licensing agencies may impose behavioral restrictions in lieu of suspension to preserve mobility.
NHTSA has published its 10th edition of Countermeasures that Work, a basic reference to assist State Highway Safety Offices and other highway safety professionals in selecting effective countermeasures for traffic safety.
This Traffic Tech Briefly summarizes two larger NHTSA reports about studies to explore the relationships between older adults' physical fitness, as measured by functional ability and activity levels, and their driving performance.
ADA National Network offers a variety of training opportunities to increase your knowledge of the ADA. They provide in-person, webcast, or online training on all ADA topics.
To ensure that community transportation services are available to everyone, particular attention should be paid to the needs and preferences of older adults and people with disabilities.
This online self-paced seminar will help you determine how to assess your loved ones driving skills and provide tools to help you have this important conversation.
“Some adults may prefer advice from a doctor, while others prefer straight talk from family, friends or peers.”
CBS Morning news story about when is the right time for elderly drivers to hand over their keys.
This study examines the relationship between falls and subsequent motor vehicle crash involvement among older drivers.