Get the Facts: Transportation & Taking Away the Keys
A curated, annotated, and extensive list of links to vital caregiving information
AAA provides reliable and accessible answers to questions about driving safety and mobility beyond driving. Their tools and resources are intended to help older drivers and provide valuable guidance to families and friends.
ACC Medlink: offers long-distance ground and non-emergency transportation, state-to-state, to-and-from hospitals, doctor’s facilities, and patient’s homes. To speak with a Transport Specialist 24/7, call 800-550-1025.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examines motor safety issues for older adult drivers, provides links to reliable resources and information about ways to prevent motor vehicle injuries.
The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence® in partnership with the MIT AgeLab, studied the very serious and emotional issue of dementia and driving in order to help drivers and their families plan a successful transition from driver to passenger. Their publications include:
- Family Conversations with Older Drivers
- Family Conversations about Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia & Driving
- A Guide to Comprehensive Driving Evaluations
- Worksheet: How can I have a good conversation about not driving?
- Worksheet: Warning Signs for Drivers with Dementia
- Worksheet: Agreement with my Family about Driving
PAN Foundation: offers a national, non-medical transportation directory. Search by state to find providers in your community.
Senior Living Ways: provides links to medical and non-medical transportation for those who no longer drive.