Dr. Lakelyn chats about driving safety for older adults and how families can navigate this challenging topic. Tune in for conversation starters, tips and resources that can help families find safe solutions.

Episode highlights include:

- Common conditions and age related changes that can affect driving

- Potential signs that an older adult may be an unsafe driver

- Conversation starters and how to address driving 

- Tips to reduce the impact of a transition from driving

Helpful links from this episode:

- Car Fit - car-fit.org 

- Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety: roadsafeseniors.org

- NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration): Older Driver page resources

- National Aging and Disability Transportation Center

- Occupational Therapy Association’s Older Driver Resource Center

- The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialist

- Assessment: Driving Safely while Aging Gracefully - NHTSA

- License Renewal Procedures by State

- AARP Smart Driver Courses 

- Article: Retiring from Driving 

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