The Older Wiser Blog & Promoting Driver Safety
Living with Chronic Pain After an Accident
Experiencing physical pain following accidents, such as a vehicle collision or a workplace accident or fall, can significantly impact daily activities and create challenges in other areas of life. While the pain from an accident may fade over time for some people, others may experience it for years or even the rest of their lives. According to the […]
Why Alcohol Hits Harder After 65 Even When You Drink Less
A man in his 30s could have two beers and feel steady.The same man at 70 might finish one and feel it in his legs. That shift isn’t random. It doesn’t come down to tolerance or habit.It’s physical. It builds slowly over time, then shows up all at once. And most people don’t notice it […]
Migraines and Driving : What Every Driver Needs to Know
About 12% of Americans—roughly 39 million people—experience migraines, a neurological condition that causes debilitating headaches. If you get migraines, you know how hard it is to drive when they strike. The pain alone is enough to affect concentration, but this is only one of many symptoms that impact driving. Light and sound sensitivity make sunlight, […]
Mobility in all its forms is one of the strongest predictors of independence, health, and quality of life for older adults.
Everyone is aging, but many are not aging well. That’s why researchers at McMaster are focused on what drives the differences among older adults, so more people can live longer and healthier lives. An important part of that research is the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), a 20-year study collecting detailed data about more than 50,000 Canadians. It’s the largest […]
The New Route 12, Smart Planner, and Real-Time Technology at Grand Valley Transit.
Grand Valley Transit (GVT) is the bloodline of movement within Mesa County, and its new improvements have been a testimony to its firm commitment to serve the Grand Junction region with smarter, more efficient, and more accessible public transportation. The transit agency has also unveiled a series of coordinated upgrades and has focused on network […]
What travelers with disabilities need to know about their rights
Traveling should be an accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone, including those with disabilities. But with barriers to travel which might not always be obvious, it’s normal for some to feel a tad hesitant about taking a holiday – both at home or abroad. More is being done than ever before to ensure the rights […]
When is It Safe To Drive With Epilepsy?
More than 50 million people across the globe, with 1.1 percent of U.S. adults lives with Epilepsy. Driving with this condition requires careful consideration and adherence to safety guidelines to help minimize the risk of accidents or injury. Chopra & Nocerino are sharing their new guide about the risks, and safety tips learning: When is It […]
The Hidden Dangers of Drunk, Drowsy, and Distracted Driving
Drunk Driving Just one drink of alcohol can be enough to slow a driver’s reaction time and reduce muscle coordination, easily resulting in fatal crashes. Most states have established a legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) as low as 0.08. However, fatal accidents can happen with a BAC as low as 0.01. A driver’s […]
