This December, traffic safety organizations have been drawing attention to the car accident risks facing senior motorists. These risks often result in severe personal injuries from auto accidents. A number of national and local organizations recently marked the week between December 2 and December 6 as Older Driver Safety Awareness…
Senior motorists experience a range of deficiencies in their physical and mental faculties that make it difficult for them to drive safely and increase their risks of being involved in auto accidents. Family members and caregivers have a major role to play in encouraging seniors to give up their car…
Older people who suffer mild mental declines are likely to make the decision to give up driving in order to eliminate their risks of being involved in auto accidents. Concerns about senior drivers have increased over the past decade with the increase in the number of motorists above the age…
Driving under the influence of marijuana can be dangerous in any age category, but the drug may have a unique impact on the car accident risks of senior drivers. According to the results of a new study, seniors who smoke marijuana and drive may have their auto accident risks impacted…
Older drivers may be at a high risk of being involved in car accidents, and those risks are simply exacerbated if they also suffer from migraines. Migraines are a common condition, especially among older people, but they may be dangerous for senior drivers. According to the results of a new…
Declining vision is a much more serious car accident risk factor for senior drivers than we may believe. According to the results of a new study, it is linked to an 84% higher risk of being involved in car accidents. Seniors may suffer from a number of health challenges as…
New research recently attempted to identify the various types of medications that could exacerbate a senior’s risk of being involved in car accidents, and found that painkillers and antidepressants topped the list. A senior person may be at a much higher risk of being involved in a car accident due…
Seniors who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may have a significantly increased risk of being involved in car accidents. A new study finds that it is not just teens with ADHD who may be at a higher car accident risk, but also seniors between the age of 65 and…
A vast percentage of seniors who have age-related cognitive declines continue to operate motor vehicles, seriously increasing their risks of being involved in an auto accident. Senior are especially susceptible to serious personal injuries when involved in a car accident which makes preventing these accidents a high priority. According to…
Recent census data shows that America’s population is steadily getting older and the median age of the country is now at a record high. Over the next couple of decades, we can expect a significant increase in the number of senior drivers on our streets, demanding a closer look at…