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Friends,
While driving I mostly listen to NPR and yesterday heard a report that caught my attention since I am passionate about issues of aging. The report was about a Florida initiative to actively screen older drivers to ensure safety. An agency has been formed (sorry I don’t recall its name) to handle the screening and testing. An elder can be referred for screening by family, friends, police or anyone. Referral sources are kept confidential. Then the elder goes through testing to determine if driving restrictions should be placed upon him or her. I was glad to hear the spokeperson for the agency talk about how they hold the dignity of the elder in high regard and will try their best to allow the highest level fo independence. It’s no secret that our country does not have many options for transportation other than our cars. When an elder can no longer drive it seems to signal a loss of indepence that cuts to the core. This is such a tough issue for families to deal with. There is not an easy answer. What are your thoughts about the issue of older drivers?
Best regards,
Ann