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The automobile is a primary mode of transportation for older adults in the United States. The number of licensed drivers over the age of 65 is expected to double to over 40 million in the next 15-20 years (NHTSA, 2001). Many will outlive their driving ability, however, due to changes in health/functional status (Folely, Heimovitz, Guralnick & Brock, 2002; Dellinger, Sehgal, Sleet, & Barrett-Connor, 2001) and/or dementia (Perkinson, Berg-Weger, Carr, Meuser, Palmer, Buckles, Powlishta, Foley, & Morris, 2005; Dubinsky, Stein & Lyons, 2000; Cotrell & Wild, 1999). This reality has implications for clinical and community care, as well as for the transportation infrastructure on local, state and national levels. Use the links below to learn more about research efforts and other resources.
Professional Guidelines & Resources
Lay Resources
Older Driver Research at University of Missouri St. Louis
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