by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 30, 2021 | Aging, Safety, Sentinel Articles
Initiating a conversation with an older driver about his/her driving safety can create feelings of dread for family members. Not only is it uncomfortable to share with someone that it might not be safe to continue doing something that he/she has been doing for years,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 30, 2021 | Aging, Safety, Sentinel Articles
According to AAA, a typical driver makes 20 decisions per mile and has less than half of a second to respond to changes in the road. This fact has obvious implications for driver safety. These factors can be challenging for the most competent drivers. However, when a...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 30, 2021 | Aging, Safety, Sentinel Articles
Driving safety is a sensitive issue for many older adults and their families. PennDOT reports that the number of drivers age 65 and older in our state has increased steadily over the last 10 years, from 1.6 million in 2010 to over 2.3 million in 2020. But age alone...
