| At-Risk Older Driver Program |
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Introduction
Despite the
declining physical conditions associated with advancing age, research
is
showing that older persons are successfully adjusting for those age
related
changes and are driving safely well into their 70s, 80s, and 90s. (
from
NYSOFA’s When You Are Concerned) The Steuben County
Office for the Aging recognizes that driving
ability and
not age is the determining factor when deciding whether an older driver
is safe
to continue driving. We also recognize
that addressing driving concerns can be very difficult for families and
friends
that are trying to preserve the independence, mobility, and dignity of
the
older person. Many times, the older
driver is unaware or unwilling to acknowledge their driving impairment. The
goal of the
At-Risk Older Driver Program is to offer compassionate support,
guidance, and
information about available resources to older drivers (age 60 and
over),
families, and members of our community when seeking help with concerns
about
older driver safety. All cases are treated
confidentially and with sensitivity to all persons involved. Remember: “Caring people DO address driving concerns” Informational
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