Some of the senior citizen’s everyday task that was once easy to perform becomes more overwhelming. For example, loss of vision is one of many age-related changes that makes driving a hassle. Just like our bodies, our eyes change over time. Some of the changes are the need for more light, difficulty focusing on near objects, problems with glare, and changes in color perception (Heiting, OD). Driving at night is dangerous especially since there are inefficient lights on the roads. Also, changes in color perception becomes problematic because it is harder for seniors to distinguish the difference in traffic lights, and the brake lights from running lights (Layton). There were numerous deadly accidents that were caused due to senior drivers mistaking brake lights from running lights. Compared to younger drivers, elderly drivers need more light and time to adjust to changing light conditions, like driving at night, and going in and out of tunnels. Furthermore, elderly drivers must deal with decreased hearing. Many senior citizens suffer substantial hearing loss, especially when it comes to high-pitched tones, like sirens, horns, or railroad warnings …show more content…
Finding alternative transportation modes, community activities for them, and other support services can be accommodating to the elders. Introduced in 2002, Candrive is a Canadian Driving Research Initiative for Vehicular Safety in the Elderly. This program is dedicated to improving the safety, health, and the establishment of a national multi-disciplinary collaborative approach. This approach is to identify, analyze, and examine issues pertaining to the safe operation of vehicles driven by elderly people. Lastly, their goal is to develop a screening tool that will allow clinicians to determine who are hazardous to continue operation a motor vehicle. (MacLeay). In addition, there are active senior centers and organizations in different communities. These centers offer activities and age-related events and games. Due to the loss of their driving privileges, there are shuttle services that will take them to and from activities, and even doctors’ appointments