For most people, driving represents freedom and control. It's a way to access healthcare, to buy necessities, to be productive and to stay connected to family, friends and the community. Giving up driving can be a deeply personal and emotional issue. If someone in your family has been diagnosed with dementia, you can encourage that person to express what the eventual loss of driving means to them on a personal level...

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How much snow did you get this winter? Many regions of the country, like the mid-Atlantic got quite a bit of snow. As winter storms can move in quickly it's always important to be in the know about how to stay safe in winter driving conditions...

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Looking for the latest innovative ideas on aging and technology....especially those that relate to driving? Well, look no further. I've got a great source for you...

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In my last post, I talked about the importance of getting a physical exam, and just as important is to consider your medications and any side effects that may relate to safe driving. Rely on your pharmacist to help you understand the complexity of your medications, any side effects they might have, and the potential risks for driving...

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Staying safe on the road begins with being healthy and in recognition of American Heart Health Month, there’s no time like the present to get a check-up from your doctor. Your overall physical condition is important to your ability to drive safely, and some conditions can have a significant impact on driving...

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As you read in my most recent post , the older we get the more likely we are to self-regulate. Here are the top seven self-regulating behaviors of drivers over the age of 75...

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According to The Hartford's recent survey results, as age increases so does the rate of self-regulation. This is why that as a group, older drivers are relatively safe-they're making smart choices about where and when to drive.

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You may be interested to know that 14 percent of people say they’ll never stop driving. In a recent survey conducted by The Hartford, we asked 2,500 adults "At what age do you think you’ll stop driving?" Forty-four percent of people said they didn’t know when they would stop driving.

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If you're preparing to talk with an older family member about driving safety it's important to do your homework... I've got some food for thought to help get you started.

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As a family member you play a very important role in your loved one's driving safety. Since family members are more familiar with each other's health, driving habits and skills, they may notice changes in driving behavior long before a stranger or even a helpful professional would be able to do so.

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It is important that family caregivers discuss driving with their loved one soon after a diagnosis of dementia. In the very early stage, some drivers may continue to drive safely for a short time. However, dementia will soon rob the driver of skills necessary for safe driving. The Hartford created a free guidebook to help with the conversation.

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A diagnosis of Alzheimer's or another form of dementia presents many challenges to families and driving is one of the top concerns in the early stages of dementia that families need to consider.

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We have launched our newest free guidebook, You and Your Car: A Guide to Driving Wellness. In today's post I have information on how to get it, and ask the question "what do you do to promote your driving wellness?"

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Driving wellness includes being knowledgeable and up-to-date about the rules of the road; maximizing your personal health and fitness related to driving; and seeking a qualified professional for any concerns about your confidence or ability to drive...

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The ability to see well is critically important to driving. As we age, we all experience changes to our vision. These changes are gradual, often noticeable in our 40s, and most of us compensate for them quite well, such as getting bifocals....

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At Last Thursday's Mobility for a Lifetime panel Anne McCartt, PhD, Senior Vice President for Research for IIHS spoke about how the statistics related to older drivers are often misused to portray older drivers as a hazard on the road; however, the reality is that older drivers are relatively safe drivers. Anne shared with the audience very good news...

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Yesterday I was very honored to be a panelist on the “Mobility for a Lifetime” session at the anniversary forum at MIT. The session was a lively conversation among key experts on older drivers about the challenges and opportunities that drivers may face as they age. My fellow Advance 50 Team member, Maureen Mohyde, moderated...

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Have you ever heard of a comprehensive driving evaluation? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. . . 88% of people in our survey hadn’t heard of it.

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How can you tell how safe a car really is? Both the federal government and private organizations review countless aspects of car safety and conduct a multitude of crash tests.

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Being able to safely drive for a lifetime includes focusing on both driving skills and driving a safe car.

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The facts are clear. Older drivers are relatively safe drivers because they're experienced and make smart choices about their driving.

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