Driving and vision in an aging society
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Due to the decline of vision and other sensory and response faculties, older drivers are much more prone to accidents. Since older drivers represent one of the most hazardous yet fastest growing group of drivers, empirically justifiable and equitable set of vision standards are called for.
Publication Name: Generations (San Francisco, California)
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0738-7806
Year: 2003
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Available and emerging technologies for people with visual impairment
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Vision rehabilitation technologies and services that may help visually impaired or totally blind individuals regain independence are illustrated. High and low tech devices used in vision rehabilitation are focused on.
Publication Name: Generations (San Francisco, California)
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0738-7806
Year: 2003
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Balance and falls among older people
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The increased vulnerability of older people to loss of balance causing falls is discussed. This is attributed to the functional decline and impairment of sensory and integrative systems in older adults.
Publication Name: Generations (San Francisco, California)
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0738-7806
Year: 2003
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