"In less than 10 years, one in four licensed drivers will be age 65 and
older, which means that millions of American families will be working
through this challenge," said Jake Nelson, director, AAA Traffic Safety
Advocacy and Research. "Most families don't know where to turn for help
so by partnering with the American Occupational Therapists Association
(AOTA) during Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, AAA hopes to raise
visibility of resources and tools that will help families address real
and perceived challenges associated with driving and aging."
AAA's senior driver safety and mobility website SeniorDriving.AAA.com
provides expert advice and research-based tools for senior drivers and
their families. Tools on the site are designed to aid in prompting
conversations, assessing abilities and improving the comfort and safety
of older drivers.
Conversations about safe driving can evoke strong emotional reactions as
concerns about personal independence and managing other day-to-day
activities may come into question. AAA encourages seniors and their
families to approach these sensitive conversations as opportunities for
constructive communication and problem solving.
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