Cody Stovall OTR/L, CDRS Work Plus Rehab Center Jackson, TN Safe Roads for Seniors Cody Stovall OTR/L, CDRS Work Plus Rehab Center Jackson, TN
From the beginning AAA Older Driver Summit October 2014 Stakeholders from across the nation come to TN Thanks to Don Lindsey for bringing this to the state
Madison County Fatality and Injury Numbers in Madison County Number 1 in state for Senior Driver 65+ crash rate rank Number 2 in injury crash rate rank Number 3 in overall crash rate rank Source: TN Dept of Safety and Homeland Security, Research, Planning and Development, February 20, 2014
Why? Medical Hub? Shopping? Rural areas surrounding?
Grant Focus on older adults and gather data on why crashes are #1 for 65+ Evaluation is not covered by private insurance No out of pocket cost if grant criteria met
Grant Criteria Referred by physician 65 years or older Live in 17 county region being studied by the grant
Goals Improve safety on TN roads What warning signs might be there that could prevent crashes? Collaboration with law enforcement, medical community, driver services, etc
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