The Older Wiser Blog | Ways to Promote Driver Safety
DRMAC Helps Older Adults and Colorado Residents Stay Connected Through Transportation and Mobility Programs
Discover how DRMAC helps Denver-area older adults find transportation, learn transit skills, access groceries, and maintain independence beyond driving.
8 Things We’ve Learned in 8 Years of Helping People Make Driving Decisions
Eight years ago, Fitness to Drive began with a simple idea: driving is an important goal for many people, and occupational therapists have a unique role in helping them figure out whether—and how—that goal can fit into their lives.
How Trauma Affects the Brain
Brain trauma can stem from various causes and may lead to serious physical, cognitive, and emotional effects that persist for months after the incident. While some symptoms appear immediately, others may not surface until days or even weeks later.
Vision Zero: Knowing When It’s Time for an Older Driver to Stop Driving.
Driving represents independence. For many older adults, having a driver’s license means being able to get to medical appointments, visit family and friends, shop for necessities and remain connected to their community. That is why deciding when it is time to stop driving can be one of the most…
Living with Chronic Pain After an Accident
Experiencing physical pain following accidents, such as a vehicle collision or a workplace accident or fall, can significantly impact daily activities and create challenges in other areas of life. While the pain from an accident may fade over time for some people, others may experience it for years or even the rest of their lives. According to the […]
Why Alcohol Hits Harder After 65 Even When You Drink Less
A man in his 30s could have two beers and feel steady.The same man at 70 might finish one and feel it in his legs. That shift isn’t random. It doesn’t come down to tolerance or habit.It’s physical. It builds slowly over time, then shows up all at once. And most people don’t notice it […]
Migraines and Driving : What Every Driver Needs to Know
About 12% of Americans—roughly 39 million people—experience migraines, a neurological condition that causes debilitating headaches. If you get migraines, you know how hard it is to drive when they strike. The pain alone is enough to affect concentration, but this is only one of many symptoms that impact driving. Light and sound sensitivity make sunlight, […]
Mobility in all its forms is one of the strongest predictors of independence, health, and quality of life for older adults.
Everyone is aging, but many are not aging well. That’s why researchers at McMaster are focused on what drives the differences among older adults, so more people can live longer and healthier lives. An important part of that research is the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), a 20-year study collecting detailed data about more than 50,000 Canadians. It’s the largest […]
