Aging in Place

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation: Abilities Not Age What is your current primary means of transportation?  Driving myself  Spouse/Partner primarily drives  Friends and family  Volunteer ride services  Walking or biking  Public transportation  Taxi or ridesharing services (Lyft/Uber) If you drive your car, do you feel comfortable... a. Driving at night? Yes____ No____ Not Sure ____ b. Driving in heavy traffic? Yes____ No____ Not Sure ____ c. Driving on a highway? Yes____ No____ Not Sure ____ d. Driving to unfamiliar places? Yes____ No____ Not Sure ____ Have you noticed that you limit or modify your driving in any of the circumstances or settings listed above? Yes____ No____ Not Sure ____ Have you asked the people in your family or others close to you if they agree you are a safe driver? Yes____ No____ Not Sure ____ If you answered “ no ” or “ not sure ”, are you willing to take an assessment of your vision, reaction time, and other functions necessary for safe driving? Yes____ No____ Not Sure ____

Did You Know?

If you are uncertain if you or a family member should continue driving, the following resource may be of help: thehartford.com/resources/ mature - market - excellence/ driving - evaluation • Delayed response to unexpected situations • Becoming more easily distracted while driving • Reduced confidence while merging or changing lanes • Reduced confidence in heavier traffic or when driving to unfamiliar locations • Reduced confidence driving at night or in bad weather • Hitting curbs when making right turns or backing up • Getting scrapes or dents on car, garage or mailbox • An increase in “ close calls ” Warning Signs to Look For:

If you answered “ yes ”, have you, your family, or your doctor discussed the factors that could impair your ability to drive safely in the future? Yes____ No____ Not Sure ____

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Aging in Place: Your Home, Your Community, Your Choice

Transportation