Changing Gears: Making a Plan for Retiring from Driving

Driving plays an important role in accessing the places and people that are important in our daily life. For many, it provides a sense of independence and a feeling of competence. That’s why retiring from driving, whether voluntary or involuntary, can profoundly impact a person’s sense of self and lead to an earlier death or even admission to a long-term care home. By taking this short, interactive lesson, you’ll learn about:

• warning signs of unsafe driving,
• health-related changes that impact our behind-the-wheel abilities such as:
  • cognition
  • vision and hearing
  • flexibility, movement, and strength
  • medications,
• alternatives to driving, and
• how to make a plan to retire from driving.

Meet Robert and his father Vinnie and find out what actions they take when age-related changes start to impact Vinnie’s driving. (Estimated time to complete - 15 minutes)

Learn more and take the course.