Because you change as you age, you have to develop new strategies to stay both safe and mobile. "Mobility for a Lifetime" is a two-year initiative to empower Irvine residents over 55 to stay mobile and independent. Look for these activities throughout Irvine:
AARP Driver Safety Program
TBA
Learn how to operate your vehicle in a safer manner and how to adjust to common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Certificate provided upon completion for insurance purposes.
CarFit® Check-Up Free Car Safety Check for Seniors
To make an appointment for a CarFit evaluation, call Lakeview Senior Center at 949-724-6926.
CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.The CarFit program also provides information and materials on community-specific resources that could enhance their safety as drivers, and/or increase their mobility in the community.
All evaluations are done by appointment at the Lakeview Senior Center, 20 Lake Road, Irvine.
Family Conversations About Driving
Having a conversation with a spouse, parent or grandparent about dangerous driving is very difficult. Most people are afraid to confront the subject with loved ones because of strong emotions attached to the subject. They don’t even know where to start.
Fortunately, there are some great resources on how to have a conversation about this difficult subject. Here is where to look: