Senior Transportation
It’s difficult to determine without additional information, but the truth is, it could be the 85 year old. Why? The 85 year old is more cautious, normally drives during daylight hours, drives at slower speeds, and very rarely is distracted by cell phone conversation. However, if this 85 year old, has slow reflexes, gets confused easily, has poor eyesight, or is in poor health, then the 85 year old could be just as dangerous as the others listed. When age, illness, or disability clouds judgment and affects driving ability, it is time to consider turning over the car keys.
The car is the ultimate symbol of freedom and independence. To give up driving is to accept that one is incapable of steering their life’s direction. What most seniors fear is that without transportation they can no longer live independently. How will they grocery shop, get to the doctor’s office, drive to church, see friends? The freedoms of life are often tied to the four wheels in the garage.
