Summary

At 85, Vonciel Gray decided to stop driving after a stressful experience, joining millions of older Americans facing a loss of independence. Her son, Kurt, a traffic safety expert, helps families navigate the difficult conversation about when to stop driving.

With an aging population, experts warn of a “mobility gap” as older adults seek alternatives to driving.

Joseph Coughlin’s MIT Age Lab explores how vehicle technology can aid or distract older drivers, yet acknowledges that tech can’t always replace the need for older adults to relinquish their keys for safety.

  • HubertManne
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    42 months ago

    maybe cities should be cheaper or live in care should be provided?

    • @stoly
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      12 months ago

      lol you just complained about capitalism

      • HubertManne
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        12 months ago

        Oh I harp on the need for regulation and taxation all the time. it needs tight controls.