AAA has launched a new senior safety and mobility Web site, www.AAASeniors.com. The content provides families of older drivers with valuable information related to senior mobility challenges and tools to help extend safe driving.
Additionally, the site offers a step-by-step plan for beginning a conversation about transitioning from driver to passenger.
“According to our research, many adult children of older drivers – the ‘sandwich’ boomers – are unaware that resources exist to effectively address the safety and mobility challenges of senior drivers,” said AAA Vice President of Public Affairs Kathleen Marvaso.
“AAASeniors.com gives seniors and their families the tools necessary to create an action plan to help seniors manage the inevitable consequences of aging, continue to drive safely or transition to alternative modes of transportation and remain independent.”
The site also offers a variety of tools and resources from educational brochures and driver improvement courses, to tips on choosing a vehicle and skill assessment tools.
People over age 65 are the fastest growing segment of the country’s population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in four drivers will be age 65 by 2030.
“With more Americans remaining active and living longer than ever before, the AAA senior driver safety tools and resources found on AAASeniors.com are designed to keep seniors safe and mobile as long as possible,”Marvaso said.
It is great to see AAA already taking the initiative in helping seniors stay on the roads without endangering their lives and others as I posted on Wednesday. This site could prove beneficial to CAREGivers and Franchise Owners in working with clients who still drive. It might also help with creating alternative transportation plans, such as relying on Home Instead Senior Care.
Home Instead Senior Care will provide outstanding caregivers to help your loved one with personal care, incidental travel, companionship, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and even meal preparation. To learn more, call 248-203-2273 or visit www.homeinstead.com. Home Instead Senior Care is the world’s trusted source of in-home non-medical personal care and companionship for seniors. Each franchise is independently owned and operated.
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