When is the best time to plan an age-friendly city? Twenty years ago. The second best time to plan an age-friendly city is today. (Note: An age-friendly community works for residents of all ages and is also one in which…
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…
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…
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…
Public Transit A Health Choice For Aging Drivers While many of us gave up our bus pass for a driver license it’s time to rethink transportation. Surprisingly using public transit may extend your ability to drive. In addition, it may…
Paying for Senior Transportation What is the price of independence? If, you ask an older adult independence is priceless. In contrast asking how they are paying for priceless, it’s a new conversation. When we think about aging few of us consider…
Transportation for Elderly Parents When is the best time to find transportation for elderly parents? Five years ago was the best time to begin planning. Quickly may be the second best answer. While you may remember this famous Chinese proverb…