As we age, we may experience changes in our mobility. there are many reasons for these changes including changes to gait (how we walk) balance, and physical strength. NIA researchers are testing ways to prevent or reverse loss of mobility.
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Maintaining mobility and preventing disability are key to living independently as we age — National (11/30/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPlanifi cación del transporte para con ductores mayores — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationLo guía a través de los pasos para desarrollar su plan de transporte.
Texas: Capital MetroBlog — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationCaptial MetroBlog is published by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin, Texas.
Tennessee: Senior Safety Program — Tennessee (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationTennessee’s Traffic Safety website offers information for senior drivers and links to senior driver public transportation throughout the state.
Texas: Denton County's Transit Blog Hop on Board — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationA transit blog for Denton County, North Texas transportation.
Senior Pedestrian Safety — Washington (09/15/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe Pinehurst Seattle website lists several tips for senior pedestrians.
Seniors and Driving: When Having “The Talk” Isn’t Enough — National (09/15/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationEditor Julie Davis tells the story of her father passing after driving off the road and rolling over in his car.
Safe and Mobile Seniors — Florida (09/14/2020)
Source: ExpertThe Safe and Mobile Seniors is Florida's comprehensive website for aging residents on how to continue mobility whether it's driving or transitioning to other forms of transportation.
Rides In Sight — National (09/14/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationRides in Sight provides a national database to search for transportation options available to seniors anywhere in the U.S.
Disability Impacts All of Us — National (09/02/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe CDC created an infographic for how disability impacts all our lives as we age.