States have many policies to stop risky older drivers from renewing their licenses. But in practice, it’s often adult children who must decide when to take the car keys away from an aging parent.
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With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility
The number of older drivers on the road is climbing. Safety advocates want tougher rules for relicensing, but many drivers say they shouldn’t be forced to give up their mobility because of age alone.
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Amid growing ‘scandal’ of elder homelessness, health care groups aim to help
The housing crisis is requiring creative scrambling and new partnerships from health care organizations to keep older patients out of expensive nursing homes as homelessness grows.
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‘Grandpas’ got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders’ health, too
Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.
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These matchmakers connect teens and elders. The friendships benefit both sides
Groups that connect elders and teens — both in real life and online — have a new sense of urgency in the loneliness epidemic.
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Black men are a hidden segment of caregivers. It’s stressful but rewarding, too
Almost 40 percent of caregivers of older adults are men, and a third of that group is Black. But African American men face some issues other guys don’t.
