Developing Local Resources for the Safe Transportation of the Elderly Driver

摘要

Mobility is very important to the overall well-being of older citizens. For mostof us, the driver's license is a symbol of this mobility and provides us with a sense of self-sufficiency and independence. Its loss becomes synonymous with the fears that many of us have concerning becoming an 'old' person. Thus, being mobile may have a direct effect on how we perceive ourselves and directly affect our feelings of well-being. Perhaps with the exception of older people living in urban areas, the loss or restriction of the driving privilege can have a profound effect on our lives. The report describes local resources for the safe transportation of elderly drivers.