Seniors confront risks as meds slow aging drivers
Health experts warn that many seniors over 65 take multiple medications altering reaction times and vision. They urge comprehensive med reviews, drug interaction checks, and responses to over the counter sedatives, with programs in Illinois offering driving simulators and medication reviews for older adults.
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Impaired Driving Training Expands Across Illinois
Illinois expands eyecheck PMD use and Drug Recognition Expert training at weigh stations along Interstate 80. The program, 12 classroom days plus field verification, covers detecting drug impairment from Vicodin to Valium. Officials warn about over the counter and herbal medicines causing sedation and advise consulting a professional about all substances.
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