Carol MarakGet Ready for Driving in Extreme Winter Weather
Weather predictions across the Midwest and the Atlantic areas will be above-normal snowfalls and below normal temperatures in regions. The Farmers' Almanac says the 2017-2018 season will be colder and wetter than last year's, especially in the East and Midwest. The most extreme winter weather brings big storms with heavy rain and snow to hit the Atlantic Seaboard on Jan. 20-23; Feb. 4-7 and 16-19; and March 1-3. However, the Southeast and parts of Texas not so much. They expect milder conditions but in some parts, look for a few storms. Get Ready for Driving in Extreme Winter Weather If
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Kendall VanBlarcomExploring Senior Transportation Options
It is important for seniors to remain active. So, senior transportation options are essential. Isolation can lead to loneliness, and isolation can occur when a senior or older adult stops driving. In addition, many seniors need reliable transportation in order to get to doctor’s appointments and purchase household items, such as groceries. Exploring Senior Transportation Options Changes in life can bring discomfort. If you or an older adult you love has to give up driving, and fears losing their independence, talk through this transition with a counselor to explore options. Connect with Friends and Family Members Having active social connections is
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It is important for seniors to remain active. So, senior transportation options are essential. Isolation can lead to loneliness, and isolation can occur when a senior or older adult stops driving. In addition, many seniors need reliable transportation in order to get to doctor’s appointments and purchase household items, such as groceries. Exploring Senior Transportation Options Changes in life can bring discomfort. If you or an older adult you love has to give up driving, and fears losing their independence, talk through this transition with a counselor to explore options. Connect with Friends and Family Members Having active social connections is
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Jeff DaileyHelping Seniors Drive Safer, Longer
Since 2011, nearly 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, joining the fastest growing age group in the nation. According to a recent American Automobile Association (AAA) survey of that booming population, nearly half of seniors worry about losing their freedom and mobility when the time comes for them to transition from driver to passenger. Helping Seniors Drive Safer, Longer From understanding how vision changes can affect one's ability to drive at night, to researching the effects certain medications can have on one's driving ability, it's important to get the facts about driving for seniors. Use these tips from AAA to help
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Kimberly JohnsonWhy Does Car Insurance Cost More for Over 65?
Car insurance is a bit of a cycle – when you first start driving, it costs a fortune. Then you get into your thirties, forties and fifties and the costs slowly settle. However when you hit your mid-sixties, the costs start to creep up again and if you are lucky enough to drive into your seventies or even eighties, you are almost back to the beginning. But why does car insurance cost more for the over 65? Why Does Car Insurance Cost More for Over 65? Climbing Costs There are hundreds of examples across the Internet of disgusted older drivers
Continue readingA Good Driving Check List
Each year one in five drivers is involved in an automobile accident, according to the National Safety Council. Good driving starts before you put the key in the ignition. Before you set out, make sure the driver's seat, steering wheel, seat belts, head restraints and rear- and side-view mirrors are positioned for maximum comfort, control and visibility. Check your tire pressure and treads at least once a month, as worn tires and improper pressure can affect the steering and handling of your car and put you at risk for a crash. Check fluid levels for oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, water
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