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Now that you’re (hopefully) vaccinated, you may want to take a vacation and see the world again. Given conditions outside of the US, you may plan a domestic trip, one that may involve a car rather than the hassles (and risks) of airplane travel. But, beyond your local driving to…

No matter how careful or conscientious you are, you can never be too vigilant when it comes to driving. It’s just a fact of nature that as you age, your reflexes may slow down and your ability to respond to urgent matters may diminish. It’s not your fault, but it…

So you’ve begun planning for retirement and maybe even set an estimated budget. You’ll need to factor in housing and medical care costs and, fingers crossed, money for travel plans. But before you congratulate yourself, ask one more question: Have you considered your transportation costs- either driving your own car…

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…

Many of us have had the conversation, for ourselves or our loved ones: is there a time when driving should stop and the car keys be handed over, for the safety and well being of the driver and others on the road? Well, in certain households, a similar conversation needs…