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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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Updated 6/20/03

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