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Facts About Older Drivers

gracefulaging — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:28:10 +0000

This is the first stand-up of Graceful Aging. I wanted the first show to begin changing the paradigm on older drivers. This is a complex topic, just like life. Not every person fits the same mold.

Driving is a privilege we yearn for as teens and appreciate anew as we become older. How can we maintain our driving capability to safely stay behind the wheel? This question drives every show on this topic.

In this episode, we begin with the facts. (Oh, apologies for the first attempt at a blue screen…I’m a little hazy around the edges. But then, aren’t we all?)

Staying Behind the Wheel with CARFIT

gracefulaging — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:04:06 +0000

Staying behind the wheel of your car safely is a goal for any age. Simply because we age does not mean our driver’s license comes into jeopardy. At any age we must be smart about driving. This is Graceful Aging’s third show in the series designed to assist older drivers and their families to stay on the road safely and smartly.

CARFIT is a national program that custom fits an older person’s car through a simple 20 minute check and adjustment. In this episode, CARFIT expert Rachel Wilson of the American Automobile Association conducts a full check and adjustment on our volunteer driver Virginia. Follow these simple steps in your own car or sign up for a CARFIT in your town.

How far from the steering wheel should you sit? Just how much above the steering wheel should you be able to see? Have you adjusted your mirrors to maximize your vision and minimize the blind spots? Can you find and operate all your car’s essential buttons and pedals? These and many more vital driving questions are answered in this hands on show.

Do you want the older adult in your life to be as safe and secure as possible on the road? Do you want your town’s drivers alert and responsible? Who doesn’t! “This is the kind of useful and practical show you’ve come to expect from Graceful Aging,” says Colette Farris Graceful Aging’s Production Coordinator. Do your loved ones, your family, and your town a favor. Encourage everyone to take personal responsibility behind the wheel.

Strengthen Driving Skills

gracefulaging — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:47:08 +0000

Staying Behind the Wheel for all of us, especially older adults, requires strengthening driving techniques. In this episode Rachel Wilson of the American Automobile Association highlights the lessons provided in the AAA acclaimed Driver Improvement Program.

Do you know the modern method of adjusting your mirrors? “I put this technique into use immediately after the show for myself,” said Host Gregory Bator. “I am amazed how well this method works to reduce blind spots! Learning this tip is reason alone to watch this episode.”

“Strengthening Your Driving Skills” takes viewers on a short drive through the twists and turns of today’s busy traffic settings. Drivers of all ages will appreciate the useful practices and tips to avoid dangers. If you are looking for a vehicle to travel on the highway of safety as you age, step on your brakes and watch this show.