Resource
The following references and links are intended for informational purposes only. The D.E.E.R. Program, the Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education, and Central Michigan University, do not endorse any listed products, services or third party content.
- Senior Mobility http://www.autoclubgroup.com/michigan/about_us/SeniorMobility.asp?keyword=seniors
or http://www.autoclubgroup.com; 1.800.AAA.6424 - Roadwise Review – Is a tool to help seniors drive safely longer that is a scientifically validated screening tool developed by AAA and noted transportation safety researchers.
http://www.aaaexchange.com/Main/Default.asp?CategoryID=3&SubCategoryID=38&ContentID=315
- Understanding Senior Transportation: Report and Analysis of a Survey of
Consumers 50+ - AARP report on senior driving and transportation changes. http://www.aarp.org/research
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries on the roads. It is a not-for-profit, publicly-supported charitable educational and research organization. The AAA foundation for Traffic Safety also sponsors Seniordrivers.org - a support website that provides information, links, research articles and reports on promoting driving safety. http://www.seniordrivers.org
Administrative Office:
607 14th Street NW, Suite 201,
Washington, DC 20005
202-638-5944, Fax: 202-638-5943
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Information provided about driving evaluation and rehabilitation resources for professionals and older drivers.
http://www1.aota.org/olderdriver/; http://www.aota.org
Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)
Certifies driver rehabilitation specialists and provides information for professionals and consumers
Administrative Office:
711 S. Vienna Street, Ruston, LA 71270
318-257-5055; 800-290-2344
www.driver-ed.org
AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, AARP seeks to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose.
- Driver Safety Program – The Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older that has helped millions of drivers remain safe on today's roads. Michigan permits auto insurance companies to offer a discount to drivers over 50 years-of-age who successfully complete the course (check with your agent to see if your company offers this discount). The D.E.E.R. Center offers the Driver Safety Program several times a year at the Isabella County Commission on Aging (see link below). The course can also be taken on-line at the AARP web site link below.
http://www.aarp.org/families/driver_safety/
Administrative Office:
601 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20049
1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277)
The AOA provides a collection of resources for seniors. http://www.aoa.gov/prof/transportation/education/education.aspx
Isabella County’s Commission on Aging
"Working with you and your family to find the best answers"
The Mission of the Isabella County Commission on Aging is to promote the health, independence and fulfillment of Older Adults through the coordination and provision of diverse services and opportunities.
Administrative Office:
2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Brenda J. Upton, M.A., Director
Phone - (989) 772-0748 Fax - (989) 773-0514
Email - bupton@isabellacounty.org
Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Driving - This is a booklet on Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and how such degenerative diseases affect older person's ability to drive. Also includes a "contract" for the elderly person to complete with his/her family on driving. http://www.thehartford.com/alzheimers
American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials The goal of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan is to reduce the annual number of highway deaths and to do so cost effectively and in a manner acceptable to the general public. This reference reviews safety issues associated with older drivers that need to be specifically addressed. http://safety.transportation.org/elements.aspx?cid=drv&gid=3
Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists - ADED the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists is devoted primarily to the support of professionals working in the field of driver education and transportation equipment modification for persons with disabilities. The Association provides key components of education and information dissemination. http://www.aded.net
Audiology
Central Michigan University Audiology Clinic
www.carlscenter.cmich.edu
(989) 774-3904 (Voice/TTY); carlscenter@cmich.edu
- Hearing and balance diagnostics
- Hearing aid sales, service and repair for all makes of hearing aids.
- Digital, programmable, and conventional hearing aids, assistive listening devices and cochlear implants.
- Audiologic rehabilitation, speech-language therapy, and psychological counseling are available.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics – BTD is a statistical agency established for data collection, analysis, reporting, and to ensure the most cost-effective use of transportation-monitoring resources. http://www.bts.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – The CDC and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Older Adult Drivers webpage contains older driver facts, occurrences risk and protective factors of senior drivers. http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/older.htm
Community Transportation Association – CTA, a professional membership association of organizations, is committed to removing barriers to isolation and to improving mobility for all people. http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=23&z=2
Demand for Alternative Transportation to Grow As Americans Outlive Safe Driving Ability, an article advocating for additional means of transportation for seniors. http://seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Features/2-07-31.htm
Driving Rehabilitation Agencies in Michigan
This resource list was compiled through the Michigan Department of Community Health, Lansing, MI. www.michigan.gov/documents/Rehab__Training_Pgms1_20304_7.pdf
ElderCare Locator - A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. www.eldercare.gov
Fall & Balance Clinic, An Integrated Multidisciplinary Approach…
Central Michigan University
Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education
www.carlscenter.cmich.edu
(989) 774-3904 (Voice/TTY); carlscenter@cmich.edu
- Hearing and balance diagnostics
- Vestibular testing
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Audiologic rehabilitation, speech-language therapy, physical therapy, nutrition screening, medication screening, medical assessment, and psychological counseling
FirstGov for Seniors – This site provides valuable health and security information and services, at one location via the Internet. www.seniors.gov
How's My Driving? - This paper describes a driver monitoring system than enables senior drivers to immediately maintain proper highway safety through the continuous monitoring of their current driving skill level, and at the same time allow many to continue to drive for a decade or longer than currently possible. http://www.hows.com/drive4life.nsf.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - The IHHS is a nonprofit research and communications organization funded by auto insurers. The Institute's research focuses on countermeasures aimed at all three factors in motor vehicle crashes (human, vehicular, and environmental) and on interventions that can occur before, during, and after crashes to reduce losses. http://www.iihs.org
The theme of the Michigan Center for Advancing Safe Transportation throughout the Lifespan (M-CASTL) is Safety and Mobility throughout the Lifespan. The M-CASTL will strive to advance expertise and US technology in the many disciplines comprising the safety and mobility of both young people and older adults.
Michigan Disability Resources
This website is devoted specially to the interests, concerns, and needs of Michiganians with disabilities. http://www.michigan.gov/disabilityresources
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - NHTSA, under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. This is accomplished by setting and enforcing safety performance standards for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment, and through grants to state and local governments to enable them to conduct effective local highway safety programs. It also conducts research on driver behavior and traffic safety, to develop the most efficient and effective means of bringing about safety improvements. The Model Driver Screening and Evaluation Program is a three-volume document describing a model for new driver screening and evaluation program for older people.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/olddrive/modeldriver
National Institute on Aging - The National Institute on Aging provides statistics, information on senior driving, health, research and links to other resources on aging.
Physician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers
THIS IS A MUST READ FOR PROVIDERS. These guidelines help physicians to medically assess the ability of older drivers to continue driving. This resource, developed by the AMA in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, includes current screening laws and regulations from all 50 states (May 2003) as well as a comprehensive list of diseases which may impair driving.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/10791.html (PDF format)
Safety Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice
- http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/drivingsafety/drivingsafetytips/snow.html
- http://www.indianafarmers.com/public/NewsP2.aspx?page=show&frmarticleID=154
Safety Tips for Older Drivers
- How’s My Driving? Simple Tips for Maintaining Driving Skills, is a brochure that provides resources and information to help older drivers stay
safely behind the wheel. It was developed by The Partnership for Family
Safety, a cooperative effort involving the Michigan State Police, Meijer Stores
and the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAPF), to provide safety prevention education to Michigan citizens. Free copies of the brochure are available at any of the Meijer Pharmacies and at offices of family physician members of the MAPF. An electronic version is also available on the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians' web site at www.mafp.com and the Michigan State Police web site at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ElderlyDriving_0909_84709_7.pdf. - Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully - Created by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/olddrive/Driving%20Safely%20Aging%20Web/index.html
- Driving After You Have Had a Stroke - NHTSA published this brochure to assist families and health care professionals talk with stroke victims about their ability to drive safely.. http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=3687 (PDF formatting)
- We Need to Talk...Family Conversations with Older Drivers, a free brochure by The Hartford, can be downloaded in PDF formatting by accessing http://www.thehartford.com/talkwitholderdrivers/brochure/brochure.htm.
It can also be requested by writing to: The Hartford, We Need to Talk, 200 Executive Boulevard, Southington, CT 06489
Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association – TLPA is a non-profit trade association of and for the private passenger transportation industry. Its extensive membership spans the globe to include 1,100 taxicab companies, executive sedan and limousine services, airport shuttle fleets, non-emergency medical transportation companies, and paratransit services. http://www.tlpa.org
Transportation Research Board - TRB, a unit of the National Research Council, is the principal operating agency of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. The Board's mission is to promote innovation and progress in transportation by stimulating research and facilitating information dissemination.
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute – UMTRI is is committed to interdisciplinary research that will ultimately increase driving safety and further transportation systems knowledge. They have produced a number of helpful publications for senior drivers, especially the Driving Decisions Workbook which can be downloaded from http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42/1321 (click on view/download at the bottom of the page).
Compiled by:
Jessica J. Gardon Rose, PA, M.Ed.
Director of Clinical Services
Central Michigan University
Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education
1101 Health Professions Building
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
http://carlscenter.cmich.edu
jessica.j.gardonrose@cmich.edu * [989] 774.3904 * Fax: [989] 774-1891
Richard W. Backs, Ph.D.
D.E.E.R. Center Director
Department of Psychology
2180 Health Professions Building
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Telephone: 989-774-6497
Email: backs1rw@cmich.edu
