Program Summary
Keep Your Keys is a free safe driving program for seniors. It focuses on how to stay mentally and physically fit to drive, tips to navigate new roadway constructions and new car technologies, medications and possible side effects that may impact driving, and how to plan for an unexpected need to retire from driving.
Program Benefits
Participants will learn:
- Tips to stay mentally and physically fit to drive
- Tips on navigating new roadway constructions (J Turns, Roundabouts, & Diverging Diamonds)
- Tips on navigating new car technologies (parking assist, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, etc.)
- Tips to take charge of your health – vision, hearing, medications
- How to be sure you “fit” your vehicle
- How to plan for an unexpected need to retire from driving
Target Audience
Adults 55+ and their families/caregivers
Program Length
30 minutes. One time program.
Program Cost
Free
Equipment Needed
Computer, projector, screen for PowerPoint slides, speaker (or Smart TV)
Program Website
The program website can be found here.
Contact
If you are interested in learning more about the program, please contact Beth Koster, University of Missouri, at kosterb@health.missouri.edu or 573-884-7143.