Retirement Planning Mistake Perhaps, you have a pension, 401K, IRA, Roth, Social Security Insurance, and Medicare benefits. While in past retirements this was enough today there is a new threat to your retirement. Now, many older adults as they enter…
Savvy, Safe, Seventy Plus, and Behind The Wheel I am passionate about educating older adults about their transportation options. Which is why I wrote Freewheeling After Sixty. If you work with older adults you know the importance of transportation. In…
Below are hyperlinks to various resources to keep you on the road safely. Resources: Experienced Driver Courses AAA Online Defensive Driving Course AARP Smart Driver Course California DMV Senior Drivers California DMV Sample Driver License Tests California DMV Senior Ombudsman Program…
Resources: National Transportation Databases The links below are transportation databases. Use these to identify options in your community. 211 San Diego Eldercare Locator FACT San Diego Rides In Sight Resources: Ridesharing Service Providers These companies provide access to ridesharing services.…
Carlsbad Senior Center Talk How does this affect my ability to drive? This is the question you must start asking your healthcare professional. While age is not the only factor determining your ability to drive your health is. In fact, vision…
Freewheeling Personalized Transportation System While many of our clients planned to cut back on their work schedules in retirement. Few thought about cutting back on driving in retirement. However, research tells us as we age we decrease how far and…
Vehicle Operation Worksheet How Much Does Your Vehicle Cost? When planning your transportation budget consider how much it costs to operate your vehicle. If you find you are not driving as much you may consider selling your car and…
Awareness Checklist Driving is a complex task and age may affect your ability to drive safely. However, by using our checklist you can identify and take action to improve your driving skills. First, begin the checklist by quickly naming your…
America’s Aging Drivers In 1946 3.4 million babies were born. This was 20 percent more than in 1945. It was also the beginning of the “baby boom.” Then in 1947, another 3.8 million babies were born. After that in 1957…
Get A Lyft When Lyft came on my radar I knew it was a game changer for elderly drivers. Now fast forward a handful of years and we are seeing the company forge partnerships with health care providers. However, if…