Safe Driving Courses and Information

Alzheimer's, Dementia and Driving

Source: The Hartford Financial Services Group/MIT AgeLab

Description:

Assessing concerns about a driver who has dementia; having positive and productive conversations about giving up the car; alternate transportation options.


CarFit

Source: AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association

Description:

Program that brings seniors together with occupational therapists to see how well their cars are suited to their needs.


Checklist for Older Drivers

Source: IlluminAge Communication Partners

Description:

Points for seniors and families to consider; is it safe to continue driving? What alternative transportation is available?


Driver Safety

Source: AARP

Description:

Information for older adults about safe driving, including AARP Driver Safety Classes


DriveWell

Source: American Society on Aging and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Description:

The DriveWell Toolkit is a stand-alone, turn-key program on older driver safety and mobility.


Injury Prevention for Older Road Users

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Description:

Booklets and articles about safe driving and alternative transportation for seniors


National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Description:

The NCIPC website offers a wide variety of factsheets and other resources to prevent falls, fire, automobile accidents and other injuries, including a section on "Injuries and Older Adults"


National Center on Senior Transportation

Source: Easter Seals and a consortium of national associations

Description:

Transportation options for older adults who wish to live independently in the community; resources for seniors and caregivers.


Older Adult Driver Resources

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description:

Information, statistics and resources


Older Driver Resources

Source: American Occupational Therapy Association

Description:

For Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, a series of resources and strategies for helping seniors safely operate a vehicle or locate alternative transportation


Older Driver Safety

Source: American Medical Association

Description:

Resources for patients and physicians, designed to help facilitate discussion with patients and caregivers on driving safety and transitioning to a life without driving.


Senior Drivers.Org

Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

Description:

Driving safely; giving up the keys; alternate transportation


Senior Driving Simulator

Source: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Description:

Online game helps younger people understand the challenges of elder drivers


State and Area Agencies on Aging

Source: National Association of State Units on Aging

Description:

Links to State and Area Agencies on Aging in all 50 states; most include comprehensive list of local resources for seniors.