When Joan* first met Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) Julie Dominik, she hadn’t driven in several months. In fact, Joan and her daughter Carole* weren’t sure if Joan would ever drive again. Earlier that year, the healthy, active 82-year-old had been planning to move from New York to Ohio to be closer to family. “After …
Many caregivers will have to wrestle with the question of whether their senior loved ones should continue to drive. Though research suggests seniors are among the safest drivers, they do face some challenges. They are more likely to be injured in crashes because of vulnerabilities, such as fragile bones. In addition, many aging-related conditions can …
Having a conversation about safety senior drivers can be challenging, but it’s an important talk to have. Nearly 83 percent of older drivers report never speaking about their ability to drive safely with a family member or doctor, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Of the small percentage of families …
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