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AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
U.S. Safety and Mobility Crisis Looms for Aging Baby Boomers, AAA Foundation Warns
August 1st, 2008
By 2025, people aged 65 and older will account for 25 percent of U.S. drivers, yet state licensing systems and mobility alternatives for older drivers for the most part are inadequate and inconsistent, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety warns. Issued today, the AAA Foundation report notes seniors and their families face serious challenges in maintaining personal mobility, including determining whether they remain capable of safely operating a motor vehicle, whether their driving can be improved, or -- if unable to drive safely -- how they can continue to be mobile. To address the complex challenges presented by an aging population of motorists, the AAA Foundation...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-08-01)
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