sociology dq 1

PROMPT:

This week we have learned about the physical changes that occur as
we age. This week we are going to look at the science behind aging and
driving. At what point is someone no longer able/safe to drive a
vehicle, and how do we go about having that conversation with our aging
parents or relatives? This is a very difficult conversation to have for
all parties. Remember, as we age we lose the physical abilities we have
as well as the independence that those abilities provide.

Your post should have 3 components:

• First, reflect on how you react to elderly people driving on the
  roads and freeways. What do you do/say? Be honest. Now, tell me if your
  thoughts and feelings about this have changed as a result of what you
  have learned this week. Will you react any differently
• Second, I’d like you to do some research on aging and driving. Go to lib.asu.edu and
  search for an article on aging and driving. Be daring, don’t select one
  of the first 5 articles that pops up! Read it and then report back on
  the following:
  • a review of the article in your own words
  • relevant statistics
  • recommendations from the researchers
• Given this information, how would you handle having to have the
  “no more driving” conversation with an elderly family member? Consider
  what supports you can provide a family member once they are no longer
  safe to drive. If you have experienced this conversation before please
  feel free to share.