Other Resources
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Senior Driver Website
www.seniordrivers.org
Tips to keep senior drivers safe behind the wheel.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
www.aarp.org/55alive
Classroom course designed and taught by mature drivers,
age 50 and older. Provides a review of safe driving skills,
and how to adjust driving habits in relation to changes
in cognitive and functional abilities.
Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)
www.driver-ed.org
Can assist with finding a driver rehabilitation specialist
in your area.
National Association of Geriatric Case Managers (NAPGCM)
www.caremanager.org
A geriatric case manager can assist individuals or families
arrange long-term care, including transportation. Website
access allows location of a Care Manager by state, zip code
or experience in a particular area.
ODOT Trip Check
http://www.tripcheck.com
Click on "Ways to Go" to discover how to travel
around the state without a personal car.
Oregon Area Agencies on Aging
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/seniors/food_finance/aaa_offices.htm
Local Area Agencies on Aging link people to needed social
services in their community, including transportation.
Oregon Department of Human Services
www.dhs.state.or.us/seniors
Resources for health care, community living, employment
and other services that promote choice, independence and
dignity for older Oregonians.
Oregon Department of Transportation; Public Transit
Directory
www.odot.state.or.us/pubtrans/partners.html
Provider directory will display transportation alternatives
by Oregon county.
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