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M-CASTL 2008 synthesis report : volume 1, older adult mobility.

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  • Creators:
    Eby, David W. ; Molnar, Lisa J. ; St. Louis, Renée M.
  • Corporate Creators:
    University of Michigan. Transportation Research Institute
  • Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Publication/ Report Number:
    M-CASTL-2008-01
  • Resource Type:
    Tech Report
  • Geographical Coverage:
    Michigan
  • Corporate Publisher:
    Michigan Center for Advancing Safe Transportation Throughout the Lifespan
  • Abstract:
    The theme of the Michigan Center for Advancing Safe Transportation throughout the Lifespan (M-CASTL) is Safety ; and Mobility throughout the Lifespan. The purpose of the annual synthesis report is to identify short and long-term ; research needs that support the M-CASTL theme and reflect the US DOT’s national transportation research agenda. ; The intent of the reports is to help focus the Center’s research program and to maintain continuity over each year of ; the grant. The synthesis report also serves as the background for the annual M-CASTL Transportation Research and ; Education (TR&E) meeting. This report addresses the research needs for older adult mobility. The areas reviewed ; are: populations trends; driving trends; traffic safety; mobility needs; medical conditions and medications; screening ; and assessment; education and rehabilitation; vehicles and advanced technology; roadway design; Transitioning to ; non-driving; and alternative transportation options. This synthesis reviews some of what is known about maintaining ; older adult mobility and defines several areas where further research is needed. There are several themes that thread ; through this synthesis report. First, mobility is needed by all people. If mobility needs are not met by driving, then ; they must be met by other means. Second, older adults are not a homogeneous group. Older adults vary greatly in: ; the functional declines they may be experiencing; their ability to compensate for declines; their financial and social ; resources; and their personalities. All of these characteristics interact with the factors influencing safe mobility. ; Third, older adults, as well as all drivers, need lifelong education to maintain safe mobility. For the older adult, ; learning about roadway design changes, how to use advanced technology, and the transportation options available ; when driving is no longer possible is an important component in safe mobility. Fourth, research to help older adults ; stay mobile will also help younger drivers. Finally, meeting the mobility needs of an aging population is complex ; and will require the expertise and collaboration of several academic and applied disciplines. The M-CASTL will ; continue to provide these collaborative opportunities.
  • Format:
    PDF
  • Funding:
    DTRT07-G-0058
  • Download URL:
    https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18004/dot_18004_DS1.pdf
  • File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 654.21 KB]
  • Collection(s):
    University Transportation Centers ; US Transportation Collection
  • Main Document Checksum:
    urn:sha256:4d2e72b376da8b3668a0d0ec2d98e7020b26d3fa1dfb467969da42d04cc9ba98
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