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Entries for 'jeff'jeff posted on April 27, 2010 22:21 
NEWLY qualified young drivers face a possible year-long ban on carrying passengers to stop them being distracted and crashing.
The radical proposal i... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions:  jeff posted on March 26, 2010 23:56 
Some years ago, the dangers of being under the influence of alcohol while driving caused an incalculable amount of casualties on the road. Many ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on December 22, 2009 21:06 
It is not like it is a major news flash; but what is noteworthy is that researchers have been able to demonstrate it in the lab, using a driving ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on December 09, 2009 18:33
Want to give a book to your favorite transporation geek? See Tom Vanderbilt's list from his How We Drive blog.
Actions: jeff posted on December 08, 2009 00:17
Many seniors and their families will at some point struggle with difficult decisions about an older adult’s driving ability.
• Is it safe for them to... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on December 05, 2009 15:48
According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, statistics show that an experienced driver age 75 or older has almost as much chance of being in a coll... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on December 05, 2009 11:45
Many components of a surgeon’s total knee arthroplasty (TKA) treatment regimen affect the rate of recovery, such as patient selection, preoperative ed... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on December 04, 2009 13:18
Accidents involving older drivers will become more commonplace as our society ages. Americans are living longer, but everyone at some point will endur... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on December 03, 2009 22:17
Covenant Health System is opening its driving simulator to members of the public. The system, which is used primarily for the rehabilitation of neurol... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on December 02, 2009 22:12
A government medical advisory panel says it supports the introduction of individual assessments for HGV drivers with diabetes. The recommendation come... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on November 25, 2009 11:56
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has released a report that explores whether physical characteristics of the roadway and the roadside envi... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on November 24, 2009 10:50
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a report that examines factors associated with fatal single-vehicle run-off-road crash... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on November 24, 2009 10:50
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a report that examines factors associated with fatal single-vehicle run-off-road crash... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on November 23, 2009 21:46
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a report that explores crashes that have been precipitated by medical emergencies or o... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on November 17, 2009 21:47
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released a report that explores the long-term effects of banning driving while talking on a hand-held c... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on November 03, 2009 10:38
Kudos to St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital (Austin, TX) for twenty years of success.
“Many of the patients we see have suffered live-changing ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 31, 2009 09:58
For all you licensed drivers reading this article, imagine for a moment, your own life without the option of driving because you no longer have a vali... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 26, 2009 03:35
When elderly drivers and their loved ones see or hear news stories about a senior driver getting into an accident, it causes more seniors and their re... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 25, 2009 02:26
Cognitive decline is a process that actually begins in the late 20s and by age 65, most people do not drive as safely as they did when they were young... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 24, 2009 03:01
Research and Markets has announced the addition of WinterGreen Research, Inc.'s new report "Wheelchair Market Shares Strategies, and Forecasts, W... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 23, 2009 02:53
Picture this scenario: You’re driving along and suddenly you remember that important phone call you promised to make or that crucial piece of informat... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 22, 2009 02:23
If you use your cell phone while driving, PLEASE, be careful. In this article I'll tell you a very SAD fact which happened with my friend's daughter. ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 21, 2009 02:28
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released a report (a 285 page PDF) that explores the impact of driver distraction in commercial mo... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 20, 2009 12:26
TRB recently compiled three documents that list reports TRB has published related to the topic of distracted driving; reports produced... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 19, 2009 11:01
New York state wants to crack down on truckers who rely on satellite devices to direct them onto faster but prohibited routes and end up crashing into... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 18, 2009 10:56
There is little doubt that the issue of senior driving (both pro and con) has taken on unprecedented levels of interest and concern in Massachusetts o... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 15, 2009 10:32
About one in four over age 64 and about 75 per cent over 85 have cognitive problems. Usually they need to be told they have a problem and often the de... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 14, 2009 02:15
A statistical projection of traffic fatalities for the first half of 2009 shows that an estimated 16,626 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes.... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 13, 2009 02:27
A question we often get in Florida is - how old is too old to drive?
This generally comes from the adult children of elderly drivers who are concerne... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 12, 2009 11:38
Research shows that teaching teenagers how to drive early makes them safer drivers when they pass their test.
Finnish psychologist Mika Hatakka, who ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 09, 2009 02:39
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a fact sheet that examines driver distraction with respect to both behavioral and vehi... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 09, 2009 02:20
The call has gone out to legislators that they must face the fact that older drivers need road tests. The focus on senior drivers is not going to dimi... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 08, 2009 02:36
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a fact sheet that explores the percentage of drivers that visibly manipulate hand-held... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 07, 2009 02:51
The costs of drinking and driving are all too apparent, with alcohol involved in 41 percent of all motor vehicle crash fatalities in 2006. In addition... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 06, 2009 10:45
President Obama signed an Executive Order directing federal employees not to engage in text messaging while driving government-owned vehicles; when us... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 05, 2009 10:42 
According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, composing and sending text messages while driving increases the likelihood of a crash or near... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 05, 2009 09:41
Drive Safely Work Week is October 5-9, 2009.
As an alliance of corporate and government leaders, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) w... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 04, 2009 23:37
This week is Drive Safely Work Week -- 5-9 October 2009.
Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW) is the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety's (NETS) annual... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on October 01, 2009 02:34
"Nov. 4, 2004. That was my last day on the job," says Butler, 67, of Rockaway Township. "I remember it because that was the last day I drove a car."
... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 30, 2009 02:36
Driver's education in public schools, which virtually disappeared a generation ago, could be staging a comeback.
"We're on the cusp of a renaissance ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 29, 2009 17:32
In the back of a second-floor classroom at West Forsyth High School, four students in driving simulators approach stop signs, heed the speed limit and... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 26, 2009 07:53
VTI, the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute, has released a report that explores hazardous situations for older drivers, and exami... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 26, 2009 06:39
Driver's education students were literally learning that texting while driving is dangerous as they attempted, mostly unsuccessfully, to navigate an o... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 25, 2009 04:58
While driving her car Dec. 22, Mary knew that something wasn't right.
She was numb, paralyzed and couldn't feel her right side. Trying to brake the... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 24, 2009 14:43
Caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, a traumatic brain injury can range from mild (known as a concussion) to severe, and can disrupt the way t... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 23, 2009 23:20
Families are turning to the "driving rehabilitation specialist" -- an occupational therapist, specifically trained to work with elderly drivers. The p... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 22, 2009 09:48
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a new elderly driver bill to improve driving safety, following a number of unfortunate accidents this year. Yo... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 17, 2009 12:45
Here's one issue in these contentious times that almost everyone appears to agree on: Driving while typing out text messages on a mobile phone is dumb... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 16, 2009 10:40
A most unusual home health care firm in Sarasota, FL is marking its 15th anniversary of helping seniors do more than they think they can do. Consider ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 09, 2009 11:09
Nearly a half-million vehicles on South African roads had false number plates - effectively trashing the concept of "prosecution by camera".
The nu... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 08, 2009 07:00
There is little doubt that the issue of senior driving has taken on new levels of interest and concern in Massachusetts this summer.
In the afterma... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 07, 2009 18:33
It’s one of the toughest conversations adult children have to have with their parents, let alone having the discussion with their spouse.
But sayin... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 03, 2009 12:20
The number of Americans over age 65 will nearly double by 2030 as baby boomers join that age group. As a result, states are struggling with an influx ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on September 02, 2009 12:32
Missouri passed its 'no texting while driving' law. The law makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to text message and drive in the state of ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 28, 2009 11:50 
Florida is beefing up penalties for dangerous driving. See 28 August 2009 article Laws Target Lousy Drivers from Tampa Bay Online.
Actions: jeff posted on August 28, 2009 01:30
Every driver in Lagos State [Nigeria], commercial or private, must now have the Driver Re-certification Card, obtainable at the Lagos State Drivers' I... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 27, 2009 09:51
If you think texting and driving isn't dangerous consider this; researchers found that texting impairs drivers more than driving under the influence o... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 27, 2009 01:45
Most drivers over age 70 don't have problems with rear-end, head-on, single-car and car-pedestrian accidents, said Matthew R.E. Romoser, who studies a... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 27, 2009 01:20
The texting while driving vs. DUI study was completed by the Transport Research Laboratory for the British Royal Automobile Club Foundation.
The st... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 26, 2009 16:39
Medical College of Georgia's Dr. Abiodun Akinwuntan uses a driving simulator to rehabilitate people with neurological injury, like victims of stroke, ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 22, 2009 18:01 
The cost and frequency of retesting drivers...
As a so-called elderly driver (age 86) and longtime traffic safety advocate, I would like to comment o... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 20, 2009 17:29
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a 30 Sept - 1 Oct summit to address the dangers of text-messaging and other distractions behind th... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 19, 2009 01:18
The Victoria state government has a new initiative to fight the sky rocketing road toll in Melbourne and Victoria state wide results in releasing the ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 18, 2009 11:48
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has released a report that explores the knowledge of drivers 55 years and older regarding prescription and over-... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 18, 2009 01:01
Young drivers cause accidents mainly through carelessness, distraction and inexperience. Older drivers face a challenge: brains that work at slower pr... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 13, 2009 09:37
If your driving is getting a bit worse as you grow older, it may be because of a natural decline in the brain's ability to process visual information.... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 11, 2009 21:19
In Bolton, England, they are taking safe elderly driving into their own hands. They are sponsoring a Mature Drivers Day on 1 September.
See the detai... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 11, 2009 16:26
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has released a report that explores current policies and practices for improving the safety of older drivers.... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 07, 2009 15:43
DriveSafety will be attending the annual Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) Conference at the Hyatt in Lexington, KY. From the C... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 07, 2009 12:36
Fifteen percent of licensed drivers are older than 65. Most of them are safe drivers and have developed techniques to compensate for the physical and ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 05, 2009 09:58
U.S. Deptartment of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced a Distracted Driving Summit. The September 2009 summit's intent is to address th... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on August 04, 2009 11:05
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has released a report that examines the results of a survey designed to identify the attitudes, opinions, behavi... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 31, 2009 12:19
Serious auto accidents in the news recently, involving senior drivers, make us think ahead: What would life be like without a driver’s license? Read t... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 29, 2009 13:52
Birthdays don’t kill, health conditions do. Tragedies show accidents trace back to drivers suffering from effects of chemotherapy, dementia, medicatio... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 28, 2009 14:49
Even if you drive well within speed limits and remember to buckle up, your car can be injurious to health. Repetitive stress injuries from poor postur... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 28, 2009 14:43
The average ticket in California for driving and talking or texting on a cell phone could cost more than $130 and that fine is more than $200 if it's ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 27, 2009 12:09
The state of Massachusetts -- policy makers and legislaters -- continues it debate into elderly driving. Testing, restricting and eliminating driving.... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 27, 2009 11:11
Joseph Szczesny of the the Oakland Press claims car makers are doing a poor job at speaking out against and taking corrective measures to discourage t... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 24, 2009 12:53
Santa Clarita Valley seniors are encouraged to attend the California Highway Patrol's Senior Safe and Mobile class and gain increased awareness about ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 23, 2009 14:25
July 2009 – Salt Lake City – The state-of-the-art University of Tennessee Driving Simulator Laboratory (UTDSL) was unveiled July 2009.
UT researche... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 23, 2009 12:47
Is the driver confident in his/her driving skills?
Are there physical difficulties that impair driving ability, such as decreas... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 21, 2009 10:58
Baby Boomers have a difficult time speaking to their parents about when to limit or stop driving, yet most seniors are open to talking about the incre... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 20, 2009 09:29
Abu Dhabi // Just a few minutes after she pulls on to a motorway for the first time, Ayah Helwani’s trip comes to a violent end.
Her vehicle is ram... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 20, 2009 09:22
No, seriously, you're way too distracted. I know I am. Things I can do while driving, at the same time: Use a stick shift, smoke a cigarette, ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 19, 2009 23:50
Last year, while Massachusetts drivers age 75 or older constituted more than 7 percent of those holding licenses, they accounted for 3.6 percent of al... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 17, 2009 09:14
When it comes to the modern way of learning how to drive, many people currently prefer undergoing a driving simulation training. This kind of driving ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 16, 2009 15:09
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has partnered with Posit Science and have made available a new online, fee-based tool called DriveSharp. It is a... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 09, 2009 01:41
There’s a new gig in town for older drivers who want to brush up on their driving skills — and the best part is, it’s being spearheaded by other senio... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 08, 2009 01:31
I broke my neck exactly one month after my 16th birthday. I was swimming in Murder Creek near Kirkland, Alabama, with my brother and friends and decid... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 07, 2009 11:40
Byron Johnson doesn't remember the accident. Nor the weeks leading up to the late afternoon in November when the semi he was driving was hit by a trai... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 07, 2009 11:36 
My father-in-law is still driving at 80 years of age. I question his ability to operate a vehicle safely at his age. What can I do about it? See Sgt. ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 06, 2009 15:40
Mohammed el Sadig, a researcher at UAE University in Al Ain, called for "drivers to be educated about the result of car crashes and for roads to be de... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 06, 2009 10:49
From a feature article in the Sunday, 5 July 2009, Ghana Web, "Why Hate Traffic and Accidents But Still Cause It?," the author states "It is dishearte... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 04, 2009 07:19
The 2009 International Transport Forum, held 26-29 May in Leipzig, Germany, brought together more than 800 delegates from around the world, including ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 02, 2009 07:00
U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, has released a report that explores current... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 01, 2009 11:45
Federal Highway Administration has released a publication that examines how work zone analysis can be used to assist agencies in the planning and mana... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 01, 2009 09:02
There is no easy way to test an elderly motorist. No single marker - the tremors of Parkinson’s, the memory loss of Alzheimer’s, or the fact that some... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on July 01, 2009 08:53
Massachusetts State Senator Brian A. Joyce is pushing for a bill that would require testing every five years for drivers older than 85.
Representat... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 30, 2009 15:38
In a two-day workshop (3-4 June, Woods Hole, MA), the TRB Committee on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Transportation brought together experts from around t... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 27, 2009 12:38
Statistics indicate that most older adults are safe drivers, with high safety belt use and few citations for speeding, reckless driving or alcohol-rel... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 26, 2009 09:57
When you plan ahead for safe senior driving, you can protect the people you love. "Many adult children of senior drivers are looking for help navigati... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 24, 2009 23:42
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC), in conjunction with other European organizations, has released a consensus statement recommending certain re... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 22, 2009 23:15
AAA announces the launch of its new senior safety and mobility Web site, www.AAASeniors.com. The Web site, which includes content and resources based ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 19, 2009 07:57
This week, 16 June 2009, the Economist has an article on the drink and driving limits throughout the world.
"Laws against drink-driving have been get... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 18, 2009 15:20
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has an interactive map of the United States that shows the maximum posted daytime speed limits ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 18, 2009 10:34
The Bridgewater (MA) Office of Elder Affairs, TRIAD and the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles hosted the “Shifting Gears” outreach program on T... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 17, 2009 15:17
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has a table describing the cellphone laws state by state, as of June 2009.
Actions: jeff posted on June 16, 2009 16:23
Traffic accidents kill an estimated 1.27 million people a year globally, and nearly half of the victims are pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 15, 2009 18:05
Advising older patients and their family members about driving ability and the difficult decision to give up a driver's license is among the most sens... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 15, 2009 17:25
Join us at Driving Assessment 2009 -- the 5th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 12, 2009 06:45
It happens: elderly drivers with dementia will 'shop' for a doctor who will provide a medical certificate that would allow them to kee... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 09, 2009 23:46
Dr. Robert Stern, recently awarded a $240,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Association to study driving safety in the elderly, agrees that laws requirin... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on June 09, 2009 23:41
Pressure is building on state lawmakers to monitor elderly drivers more closely, renewing the heated, politically sensitive debate over whether senior... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on May 30, 2009 22:03
I thought it was interesting that the first ever person disabled in both legs got his drivers licence in Dubai. Malek Yousuf Iqbal was ecstatic a... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on May 29, 2009 09:46
Older drivers tend to be less cautious behind the wheel when roadways are slightly more illuminated, according to a study by Ryerson University r... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on May 26, 2009 20:21
How do we know when it is time for someone to stop driving? How can we provide support when it is time to give up the car keys? Read a three part seri... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on May 22, 2009 18:58
America needs streets designed to be safe and convenient for travel by automobile, foot, bicycle and transit regardless of age or ability. As the nati... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on May 22, 2009 18:41
Although it may be common sense to think that driver education is the preferred way to learn how to drive, the notion that a driver education course c... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on May 20, 2009 16:34
Everyone’s a bad driver ... except you. We've all been there. See Vancouver MetroNews.ca, 20 May 2009.
Actions: jeff posted on May 14, 2009 16:58
Greetings. DriveSafety announces the availability of its latest driving simulation system: the CDS clinical driving simulator.
The CDS™ clinical... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on May 12, 2009 13:34
The Ann Arbor News provides safety tips for older drivers; 11 May 2009.
Actions: jeff posted on May 07, 2009 10:36
When parents are watching, their teenage children drive differently than when they’re alone or with friends. Unsupervised teens take more risks behind... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on May 06, 2009 11:12
While schizophrenia may increase the likelihood of an accident, research in the 1980s by Dr. Russell Noyes suggested that, among patients with psychia... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on May 04, 2009 12:55
Recent research on hemianopia shows that many individuals with this form of visual field loss can safely drive, a finding that has policy and scientif... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 30, 2009 17:00
Aggressive driving is a major concern of the American public, ranking at or near the top of traffic safety issues in national surveys of motorists. Ho... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 30, 2009 10:40
The VA in Boston is helping Veterans with TBI to reintegrate into their communities and regain maximum function; and learning the best ways to help fa... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 30, 2009 07:51
Older people travel distinctively less than the younger adult population (aged 25–59), no matter whether one looks at the total or mean number of trip... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 29, 2009 17:41
Driving at excessive speed, driver intoxication, driver/passenger failure to wear seat-belts, and unlicensed/uninsured driving were most prevalent in ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 28, 2009 11:00
The Pennsylvania House did not pass a bill aimed at making the use of cell phones while driving unlawful. It did adopt a measure that would ... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 28, 2009 10:48
The St. John’s Occupational Therapy (Springfield, MO) program recently received a $45,000 grant for the driving rehabilitation program. The program pr... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 27, 2009 23:14
We posted a few photos taken in Houston at the American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference and expo during 23-25 April 2009.
Actions: jeff posted on April 27, 2009 14:15
Radiant Seattle's blog on preventing road accidents... Nothing new just a reminder about obeying the traffic laws, focusing on the task of drivin... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 20, 2009 12:18
Nursing homes now called health care or rehabilitation centers. See "The Dallas Morning News;" 20 April 2009.
Actions: jeff posted on April 16, 2009 22:44
Scientists are creating tests to show when it's time for people with early Alzheimer's disease to stop driving. Canadian Press; 7 April 2009 or M... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 14, 2009 17:23
American Academy of Neurology (25 April – 2 May – Seattle)
Actions: jeff posted on April 14, 2009 17:22
American Occupational Therapy Association (23-25 April – Houston). We are in booth 1033, part of the Transportation Zone. Pre-register with us to meet... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 14, 2009 01:07
What kind of behavior puts a driver at risk? How can a disease like Parkinson's affect a person's ability to handle a car? Those kinds of questions pr... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 14, 2009 01:03
The North Carolina legislature contemplated a bill that would have required drivers 65 and older to renew their licenses more frequently than you... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 13, 2009 17:24
American Geriatrics Society (26 April – 3 May – Chicago)
Actions: jeff posted on April 12, 2009 17:24
American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (17-20 June – San Diego)
Actions: jeff posted on April 10, 2009 17:25
Rehab Summit (23-25 July – Austin)
Actions: jeff posted on April 09, 2009 17:26
Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (9-11 August – Lexington, KY)
Actions: jeff posted on April 08, 2009 17:26
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and American Society of Neurorehabilitation (7-11 October – Denver)
Actions: jeff posted on April 07, 2009 22:52
Can you get behind the wheel after one drink? How about six or seven? A computer simulation put area college students to the test. It's part of a Nati... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 07, 2009 22:50
Talking on a cell phone while driving can be distracting. In fact, anything that disrupts the driver's concentration on the task at hand may lead to a... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 07, 2009 22:42
Emirates Driving Institute (EDI), in cooperation with Road and Transport Authority (RTA), Rashid Hospital, Arabian Automobiles Nissan and a leading Sw... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 07, 2009 17:27
American Neurological Association (11-14 October – Baltimore)
Actions: jeff posted on April 06, 2009 22:47
Florida Atlantic University psychiatrist and research professor Dr. Peter Holland hopes to find evidence that the drug Namenda can help preserve drivi... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on April 06, 2009 17:28
Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (20-22 October – San Antonio)
Actions: jeff posted on April 05, 2009 17:28
National Academy of Neuropsychology (11-14 November – New Orleans)
Actions: jeff posted on April 04, 2009 17:29
Gerontological Society of America (18-22 November – Atlanta)
Actions: jeff posted on March 31, 2009 22:37
The simulator is a valuable tool for officers statewide. It gives rookie and veteran officers alike the opportunity to practice maneuvers and techniqu... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on March 30, 2009 22:35
Mercy Medical Center’s Driver Rehabilitation Program (Canton, Ohio) is offering AAA Mature Drivers Class and AAA CarFit to help driver’s compensate fo... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on March 30, 2009 22:31
The rehabilitation center is courting Veterans Affairs to send returning soldiers for inpatient treatment for traumatic brain injuries, or TBI. News-L... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on March 27, 2009 22:25
Reuters, 27 March 2009. http://in.reuters.com/article/health/idINTRE52P7F620090326
Actions: jeff posted on March 26, 2009 22:28
Driving his newly acquired van through congested London streets, Harvey, a quadriplegic, is just happy to be in the driver’s seat. The University of W... [Read the rest of this article...]
Actions: jeff posted on March 26, 2009 22:22
Las Vegas New (KLAS), 26 March 2009. http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=10078875
Actions: jeff posted on March 18, 2009 17:32
Malton & Pickering Mercury (UK) ... A FREE roadshow for "older drivers" is parking up at The Talbot Hotel, Malton, this Saturday. It has been designed for people to drop-in and seek advice and guidance on driving-related issues...
Actions: jeff posted on March 01, 2009 17:21
National Council on Aging & American Society on Aging (15-19 March – Las Vegas)
Actions: jeff posted on January 01, 2009 17:04
Transporation Research Board - 11-15 January - Washington DC
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