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Forbes wrote an article about safety features in your vehicle. 

How cycling can be a great — and safe — exercise as you get older.

Driving is fundamental to quality of life for older adults. Given this, many older adults are reluctant to give up the keys to their car, since life for those who do can be difficult.

Researchers assessed more than 600 adults over 65 years old in Nueces County, Texas, who had cognitive assessment scores that indicated a likelihood of impairment.

The number of adults 65 and older increased by 29% between 2012 and 2021 in the United States.

For older adults, mobility is essential to staying engaged, active, and independent, experts say, and many of them continue to be active drivers on the nation's roads.

But in 2021, nearly 7,500 people in that age group were killed in traffic crashes, accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities.

The subject of driving for elders can get quite emotional. It is a symbol of independence and freedom. It can also be increasingly dangerous as we age.

As a group, older drivers are less likely to survive a server crash, and studies show they are particularly vulnerable in intersections. 

White House Proclamation Older Americans are the pillars of our community, and we owe it to them to value their wisdom, celebrate their contributions, and champion their well-being. 

Aging in place can be challenging for many older adults, no matter where they live, but is especially daunting for those living in rural areas.

U.S News wrote an article on ways to make roads safer for older pedestrians.