Community Collaboration for the Spectrum of Driving Options

Many community-based organizations - both public and nongovernmental - are well-positioned to provide public information and education about options for older-driver safety in their communities. Families and community groups rely on a variety of organizations to answer questions about driving wellness.

Service providers for older adults can act as the focal point for driving-wellness activities by coordinating communication and disseminating information within communities on this issue. They can also identify unsafe drivers from those who attend programs and receive services from their organizations.

Providing specific physical-activity programs that build strength and endurance, from exercise to dancing, can enhance driving wellness for older adults.

Mobility managers - case managers who coordinate the transportation needs of older people with available options - can unite the efforts of multiple community organizations. The wealth of local resources helps families and partners with the complex process of determining safe driving choices.