1st Edition

Maintaining Safe Mobility in an Aging Society

248 Pages
by CRC Press

246 Pages
by CRC Press

248 Pages
by CRC Press

By 2030, 20 percent of the world’s drivers, 60 million in all, will be over the age of 65. Consequently, safe and efficient mobility for older adults is a complex and pressing issue. Maintaining Safe Mobility in an Aging Society addresses the complexities surrounding the booming number of aging drivers and practical solutions for sustaining safe transportation for this growing group.... Read more

Introduction. Age-Related Declines in Abilities. Critical Driving Skills. Medical Conditions and Driving. Medications and Driving. Screening Assessment. Licensing, Legal, and Policy Issues. Education and Rehabilitation. Vehicles and Advanced Technology. Roadway Design. Driving Retirement. Other Community Mobility Options. Appendix.

Biography

Eby, David W.; Molnar, Lisa J.; Kartje, Paula S.