Transportation Solutions For Communities When older adults are considering giving up the keys due to health or safety reasons, a number of questions come to mind. How will I get around? Can I get to the store or to the doctor? How will this affect my social life? While some adults may choose to move […]
Avoid the Keys Talk What if you never had to ask your parents to give up the keys? In other words, imagine never having an uncomfortable conversation with an elderly family member? If this intrigues you consider these three tips so you never have to ask for my advice. Start the conversation about aging today. More importantly, […]
This is Part 1 of a four-part series. Practice Empathy Judi Bonilla’s parents passed away before they reached a stage at which their driving would be unsafe, so it’s interesting that her personal crusade is to help seniors give up the keys when it’s time. But Judi, an American gerontologist, had an awakening when she […]
Lyft and Elderly Drivers When Lyft came on my radar I knew it was a game changer for elderly drivers. Now fast forward a handful of years and we are seeing the company forge partnerships with health care providers. However, if you are an adult child or work with older adults adoption of ridesharing is a […]
A Twist on Transportation Services South Shore Elder Services (SSES) has a new take on transportation. While researchers in aging know older drivers often outlive their ability to drive. Few Americans are aware of this fact. Consequently, many continue driving and are at risk For accidents and injury. Until now no one has cracked the code to […]
Go With South Shore Elder Services Recently the South Shore Elder Services (SSES) outreach team has been on the go! Working with centers throughout 11 communities they have been on a mission. While many older adults plan to age in their home, few know all their options. South Shore Elder Services the Community Go To SSES […]