• Primary Care Provider • Occupational Therapist • Social Worker • Driving Testing Center • Counselor/Psychologist • Area Agency on Aging • Family/Friends JUDGEMENT EMOTIONS (ANXIETY) http://bit.ly/1aVuCoo Use the tool below to get more immersed in best practice guidelines for: • Assessing older adult driving skills • Educating older adults and their families about adaptive approaches • Informing older adults and families about alternate transportation options • Public transportation • Family or friends • Walking • Grocery stores that deliver • Community shuttle buses • Trips with places of worship brought to you by www.griswoldhomecare.com Call 800-GRISWOLD CaringTimes Celebrate, Educate, Advocate. 13 Griswold International, LLC car-fit.org ADVOCATE ST. A recent article published in Gerontology notes that: • The greatest impact of “giving up the keys” for older adults is the inability to pursue key roles such as volunteerism and work. • Lack of mobility can also cause isolation for older adults due to the inability to spend time with family and friends. • Lost in most discussions related to aging and driving is the fact that many older adults are excellent drivers. Source: http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2013/05/06/geront.gnt037.abstract PHYSICAL STRENGTH VISION HEARING MEMORY • Online or In-Person Courses • Driving Simulators Improve your skills: COORDINATION ATTENTION AND REACTION TIME REFLEXES http://bit.ly/1bWGxse http://bit.ly/1d8e3s4 http://bit.ly/1coMx82 http://bit.ly/1f7xQcH http://bit.ly/1e5L3q4 http://bit.ly/1gpBqTm http://bit.ly/1coJuN0 TOOL: Learn how aging can affect driving Many older adults are safe & excellent drivers, however aging can cause changes in: Learn about driving assessments TOOL: If you or a family member are concerned about safe driving, consider a driving assessment. Visit: http://1.usa.gov/1dqabTI AARP Driver Safety Online Course: Make informed driving decisions with your Care Team TOOL: Consider adaptive equipment for your car TOOL: • L o w - e ffo rt s te e ri n g • R i b b o n a tta c h e d t o s ea t belt • H a n d c o n tr o lle d b r e a k s • N a vig a ti o n s y s t e m • S w in g - o u t s e a t • S w i v el S e a t C u s h i o n s • B a c k - u p c a m era • E x t e n s i o n s ( K e y , f o o t p e dal, m irror , st eering wheel) TOOL: Consider other forms of transportation: For Family Caregivers and Friends: Talking with your loved one about driving can be difficult. Use the tool below to: • Prepare for your discussion • Respond to your loved one’s needs • Get support for yourself TOOL: For Healthcare Providers: TOOL: Making Informed Decisions that Drive Independence and Safety