Title

Ageing without driving: Keeping older people connected

Document Type

Book Section

Publication Date

2007

Subject Area

Population - Ageing of the Population, Population - Older driver, Population - Seniors

Abstract

In Australia, successive cohorts are characterised by higher proportions of drivers (especially women) on entry to old age. While many older people will continue to drive safely, a significant proportion of our older citizens will require alternate transport options especially as they move into their eighties and beyond when sensory and cognitive disability increase. In order to manage the transition from driving, individual interventions will need to be implemented to help older drivers recognise their driving limitations while providing resources to help them stay connected and maintain a good quality of life.