Elderly

Seniors often struggle when it's time to give up the keys. But they're not alone.

A top firm is warning that the "silver tsunami" will have big implications for the climate, unless U.S. communities act fast.

What laws should your city be passing now to make sure that a historic number of elders can age in place — or at least with some grace?

The vast majority of aging adults believe they'll never have to give up driving. They might not have a choice.

"At the end of the day, there are going to be folks who still can't drive and can't afford to drive — and there are still going to be a lot of us."

Women do a disproportionate share of the care-related travel their households rely on — and car-focused planning isn't making matters easier.

"After a road diet, all motorists seem to drive at a rate that feels comfortable to a mildly-impaired older adult."

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Simply taking away the licenses of older drivers who show signs of dementia without addressing the dangers of the car-dependent communities in which they live may not deliver as many safety benefits as policymakers hope, a new study suggests — and it may spike the number of death among seniors who walk and bike, too.