ChORUS Blog & News
Many individuals experience changes in vision as they age. February is Low Vision Awareness Month and serves as a reminder to address vision changes, especially when it comes to the safety of those behind the wheel.
Heart health, driving safety, aging, and independence may seem like they’re part of a random word association game, but these concepts are all key to ensuring older adults maintain a healthy aging process.
When the snow begins to fly, icy and snowy roads are not the only concern. Just getting to the car, the mailbox, or the corner store can be challenging on walkways that may have frozen overnight.
It’s January and the start of a new year. It’s a good time for new beginnings. It’s also a time when we typically take stock of where we are and what we want in the coming year.
Winter can be a time filled with family, friends and food. However, winter weather may make it more complicated to get out of the house, especially when you’re the one driving.
During the holiday season and throughout the year, we all want those in our community to be safe. Help us get the word out for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (ODSAW).
If the older adult in your life has been diagnosed with dementia, they may not have to stop driving right away.
Baby You Can Drive My Car – a song about getting a driver as a hopeful rising star dreams of a different life.
Whether walking, bicycling, getting a ride, or taking the bus, we all deserve transportation options that suit our lifestyles.
We know senior center staff work hard every day to provide programming options and support for the older adults in their community.