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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.
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Source: AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association
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Program that brings seniors together with occupational therapists to see how well their cars are suited to their needs.
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Source: IlluminAge Communication Partners
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Points for seniors and families to consider; is it safe to continue driving? What alternative transportation is available?
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Source: AARP
Description:
Information for older adults about safe driving, including AARP Driver Safety Classes
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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.
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Description:
Booklets and articles about safe driving and alternative transportation for seniors
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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"
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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.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Information, statistics and resources
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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
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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.
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Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Description:
Driving safely; giving up the keys; alternate transportation
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Source: Liberty Mutual Insurance
Description:
Online game helps younger people understand the challenges of elder drivers
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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.
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