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2	AAA Foundation Established in 1947 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Research affiliate of AAA/CAA North American Focus
3	Mission Identify traffic safety problems Foster research that seeks solutions Disseminate information and educational resources
4	Funded through the generosity of and its members
5	Released August 11, 2009
6	The Problem Due to medical conditions, seniors are often forced to take 1 or more medications that can potentially impact their ability to drive Number of seniors 55+ expected to increase my more than half by 2030
7	The Study Survey of drivers to assess their knowledge regarding prescription and over the counter medication use and driving 630 adults age 55 and older, with an average age of 70.4 years, were interviewed in Alabama from September to December 2007 92% of those surveyed said driving was their preferred method of transportation and 60% said they drove 6 or 7 days per week
8	Key Findings 95% reported having had 1 or medical conditions – respondents 75+ reported having the most medical conditions as well as taking the most potentially driver impairing medications (include ACE inhibitors, sedatives, and beta blockers) 78% reported using 1 or more medications, but only 28% acknowledged some awareness of the potential impact of these medications on driving performance 19% reported using 5 or more medications and 12.1% reported using 5 or more prescriptions medications
9	Key Findings Just 18% received warning about potentially driver impairing medications from a healthcare professional However, 69% currently use 1 or more prescription potentially driver impairing medication and 10% currently use 5 or more of these medications. Of those using 5 or more potentially driver impairing medications, only 22% had an awareness of the impact and just 19% had received a warning from a healthcare professional
10	"For" For more information, go to: AAAFoundation.org
11	The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is a 501(c)(3) public charity located in Washington, DC that is dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries. It is supported by donations from AAA/CAA Clubs, AAA/CAA members, and other organizations associated with AAA/CAA.