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This solution-focused volume fills a gap in the literature by addressing the key issues around mobility and transportation for the aging Baby Boomer generation--issues that will be significantly different than those of previous generations of older adults. This new generation, many of whom will continue to work past the traditional retirement age and expect to pursue an active lifestyle, may have to confront new transportation technology, the need to use public transportation, and ways to continue driving safely as their eyesight fades and reaction time slows down. This volume examines many of the issues faced by policymakers, transportation officials, vehicle manufacturers, health and human services professionals, and aging adults themselves as the largest generation prepares to enter late adulthood.

The volume's editors are both at the MIT AgeLab, whose multi-disciplinary team designs, develops and deploys innovations to enhance quality of life for aging populations. Through the contributions of a diverse group of theorists and practitioners, including recommendations from the National Older Driver Safety Advisory Council, a collaboration between AARP's Driver Safety Program and the MIT AgeLab, the book discusses several key topics pertinent to Aging America and transportation. Among them are the changing demographics of the population, how this generation's lifestyle choices affect mobility, technology trends in private vehicles, changes in the infrastructure and transportation system, the new older driver, and issues of safety and education among older drivers. This book also explores practical solutions and strategies, such as new transportation options and innovations that will significantly impact the future of mobility for older adults, for keeping these seniors active and mobile well into their later years. Key Features:

Focuses on the unique mobility needs of the aging Baby Boomer generationProvides practical solutions and strategies for policy changes to enhance the mobility of older adults Examines issues faced by policymakers, transportation officials, vehicle manufacturers, health and human services professionals, and aging adults Discusses strategies for updating the infrastructure and transportation system, driving safety education for older drivers, and trends in private vehicle innovations;

I. Setting the Context for Living and Moving in 2021

Chapter 1. The Importance of Mobility

Chapter 2. Demographics and Living Arrangements

Chapter 3. Activities and Mobility Needs

Chapter 4. Activities and Mobility Needs, Part 2

II. The Changing Transportation System

Chapter 5. The Changing Car: New Vehicle Technologies

Chapter 6. Changing Transit and Transportation Options

III. The New Older Adults: Mobility Is Our Middle Name

Chapter 7. The New Older Driver

Chapter 8. Keeping Going and Keeping Safe

Chapter 9. Transportation Beyond the Car

IV. Having an Impact on 2021

Chapter 10. Education

Chapter 11. Outside the Box: New Models for Transportation Partnerships

Chapter 12. Conclusions and Recommendations

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