The Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Half (January-June) of 2021 was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and it reveals the biggest six-month increase ever seen in the history of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
The study assessed the interaction between physical exertion and short-term memory performance when distractors were present or absent in younger and older adults.
This research explores the behaviors and attitudes of elderly drivers regarding cell phone use while driving as well as the prevalence of specific modes of cell phone use including talking, texting, browsing the internet, and navigating.
Below are some conversation starters, tools, and resources to help you cope with changes in driving, safety, and retiring from driving.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an impact to the head that disrupts normal brain function. TBI may affect a person's cognitive abilities, including learning and thinking skills.
An 81-year-old man came for a routine visit with his wife, who mentioned that her husband has become more forgetful and confused and requires more assistance with his activities of daily living.
Learn more about the different factors that can affect driving as you age and signs of when it may be time to stop driving.
The U.S. DOT regulations pertaining to transportation, 49 CFR Parts 27, 37, and 38,are written to ensure non-discrimination so that people with disabilities will not be excluded from or denied participation in using transportation.
As the saying goes, age is just a number. There is no specific age limit on driving. In fact, some older adults continue driving past the age of 100 with good driving records.
Driving is fundamental to quality of life for older adults. Given this, many older adults are reluctant to give up the keys to their car, since life for those who do can be difficult.