Transportation

One technology that is fast-becoming a favorite for many seniors is the ride-sharing option- be it Uber or Lyft. For those of you with smartphones, hailing a car to take you to an appointment or restaurant is as easy as clicking a few buttons. And now Uber has announced a…

No matter the cost or concern, some of us have no plans to give up driving- or, therefore, our cars. So, if you see yourself continuing to drive well into your later years, what are the best options for hitting the road? The choice obviously depends on your budget and…

We all know that driving is a flash point in the lives of community dwelling seniors. No one likes the idea of taking away the car keys, yet the time can arise when it becomes difficult, and even unsafe, for seniors to drive themselves. Lyft, one of the ride-sharing companies…

With gas prices low and summer weather upon us, hitting the road is a natural activity. And as Consumer Reports recently made clear, older drivers are no exception to this: over 40 million US drivers are over 65, and over 3.5 million people over age 85 continue to have a…

We all know the health benefits of walking. But are you ready to ditch your car in favor of walking as your primary mode of transport? That, in fact, is the new trend in retirement planning. According to a recent New York Times article, if you want to “age in place”…

Maybe you’ve noticed these signs: a couple of new scrapes on the car, hesitation to drive to an unfamiliar place, or even a slower, more casual response when changing lanes or making a turn. Is there a senior driver in your life whose patterns fit these scenarios? While there is…