Doheny, Kathleen. "Assessing Elderly Drivers: Ability Means More Than Age." N.p., 13 Nov. 2012. Web. 17 May 2013.
This article emphasizes upon figuring out when to keep an elder from driving based on their abilities, not their age alone. It tells about different ways to know when the elderly person in question isn't able to drive anymore or as much, and even helps by giving tips on how to tell that person that they should no longer be driving.
Neighmond, Patti. "When Should Seniors Hang Up The Car Keys?" NPR. NPR, n.d. Web. 21 May 2013.
This is another article about helping a person tell their parent or other elderly relative that it's time to stop driving, and why you should tell them before it's too late.
"Senior Driving." : Safety Tips, Warning Signs, and When to Stop. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2013.
This article gives tips on safe driving for seniors, and warning signs that they maybe should limit or stop driving. It gives suggestions on things to notice such as neck pain or stiffness, diminished arm strength, and failure to notice road signs that would aid in deciding when to stop.
"Older Drivers, Elderly Driving, Seniors at the Wheel." Older Drivers, Elderly Driving, Seniors at the Wheel. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2013.
This article has statistics about the elderly and how they are related to car accidents, as well as different solutions that are being suggested and ways that the country is addressing the problem by means of mandatory driving tests.
"Should Elderly Drivers Be Retested?" Westport News. N.p., 10 Mar. 2010. Web. 21 May 2013.
This article talks a bit about the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and their take on the natural decline in cognitive and physical abilities in the elderly and how it could affect their driving abilities.
"Statistics On Accidents Involving Elderly Drivers." Wgrz.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 June 2013.
This article had a few statistics that I thought would be useful. It talks more about the other side, showing that the elderly maybe aren't that bad at driving after all.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Aging Project: Thesis
May 17: I think that once people reach a certain age (i.e. 65 or 70) they should have to be retested or examined to make sure that they are still capable of driving safely. They should also have these tests frequently and regularly to make sure that they maintain their driving ability. The causes of poor driving in the elderly include stiff joints, declining eyesight and memory, and side effects from medication.
May 23: I still think that by a certain age, people should be regularly tested and/or examined to make sure they are still fit to drive safely. If they seem to pose danger on the roads, their license should be taken away, because if they are dangerous enough they pose a threat to not only themselves, but others as well. No one should have to worry about the being in danger on the road, and I think that reckless, unable, or unfit drivers pose too much of a threat in keeping peace on the roads.
May 23: I still think that by a certain age, people should be regularly tested and/or examined to make sure they are still fit to drive safely. If they seem to pose danger on the roads, their license should be taken away, because if they are dangerous enough they pose a threat to not only themselves, but others as well. No one should have to worry about the being in danger on the road, and I think that reckless, unable, or unfit drivers pose too much of a threat in keeping peace on the roads.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Aging Project: Proposal
My topic is on the subject of elderly people and their driving. I will focus on when it's time for elderly people to give up their license and how they should go about finding out when to do so. I chose this topic because I just thought it would be interesting to find out some solutions to an elder's driving and what specific problems cause them to not drive as well.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Caring for Aging Parents--Annotated Bibliography
Beck, Martha. "Caring for Aging Parents - Martha Beck Advice - Oprah.com."Oprah.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2013.
This article is about helping you and your parents cope with their aging by means of nourishing a sick sense of humor and think about how much care is actually needed. This goes well with King Lear because I think that Goneril and Regan need to learn some of these strategies to help not only themselves, but their father as well.
This article is about helping you and your parents cope with their aging by means of nourishing a sick sense of humor and think about how much care is actually needed. This goes well with King Lear because I think that Goneril and Regan need to learn some of these strategies to help not only themselves, but their father as well.
How to Handle an Elderly Parent's Bad Behavior--Annotated Bibliography
Sollitto, Marlo. "How to Handle an Elderly Parent's Bad Behavior." AgingCare. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2013.
This article is about, as the title says, how to handle an elderly parent's bad behavior. It goes into detail about behavior such as yelling, swearing, not showering, paranoia, and hoarding. This fits with King Lear because he's basically turning into an adult child, a brat. He's becoming very cranky and yelling and going into long speeches and curses towards his daughters.
This article is about, as the title says, how to handle an elderly parent's bad behavior. It goes into detail about behavior such as yelling, swearing, not showering, paranoia, and hoarding. This fits with King Lear because he's basically turning into an adult child, a brat. He's becoming very cranky and yelling and going into long speeches and curses towards his daughters.
Sibling Strife--Annotated Bibliography
Hulin, Belinda. "Sibling Strife: How to Resolve the 3 Senior Care Issues Siblings Fight About Most." N.p., 4 May 2011. Web. 25 Apr. 2013.
This article is about how one woman lost a lot because she was completely occupied while she took care of her mom. Her siblings didn't really help her at all, which sort of shows that different relationships with the parents will lead to different roles in caring for them. This fits well with King Lear because Cordelia probably would have taken care of him if she wasn't banished, and Goneral and Regan are sort of turning on the king and don't really want to take care of him.
Is a Family Member Ripping Off Your Aging Parent?--Annotated Bibliography
Rosenblatt, Carolyn. "Is A Family Member Ripping Off Your Aging Parent?" Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 22 Apr. 2013. Web. 25 Apr. 2013.
This article is about some of the warning signs that may point to a family member abusing and elder's finances. This relates to King Lear because his daughters are sort of turning against him and now he wants their forgiveness, and will probably give them riches and maybe more land in order to persuade them to forgive him.
This article is about some of the warning signs that may point to a family member abusing and elder's finances. This relates to King Lear because his daughters are sort of turning against him and now he wants their forgiveness, and will probably give them riches and maybe more land in order to persuade them to forgive him.
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