TY - JOUR PY - 2019// TI - Transportation and aging: an updated research agenda to advance safe mobility among older adults transitioning from driving to non-driving JO - Gerontologist A1 - Dickerson, Anne E. A1 - Molnar, Lisa J. A1 - Bedard, Michel A1 - Eby, David W. A1 - Berg-Weger, Marla A1 - Choi, Moon A1 - Grigg, Jenai A1 - Horowitz, Amy A1 - Meuser, Thomas A1 - Myers, Anita A1 - O'Connor, Melissa A1 - Silverstein, Nina M. SP - 215 EP - 221 VL - 59 IS - 2 N2 - Engagement in civic, social, and community life plays an important role in health, well-being, and quality of life, and requires individuals to be mobile in their environment. In this article, we review what is currently known about 2 areas relevant to safe mobility for older drivers and identify future research in these areas. Using a framework for transportation and safe mobility, 2 key areas were selected for review: the process of transitioning to non-driving and the maintenance of mobility after driving has ceased. This article serves as a companion to another article that used the same approach to explore safe mobility issues for older adults who are still driving. We found that although there has been progress in supporting transitioning process to non-driving and improving mobility options for older adults following driving cessation, many knowledge gaps still exist. We identified several research topics that would benefit from continued scientific inquiry. In addition, several themes emerged from the review, including the need for: multidisciplinary, community-wide solutions; large-scale, longitudinal studies; improved education and training for older adults and the variety of stakeholders involved in older adult transportation; and the need for programs and interventions that are flexible and responsive to individual needs and situational differences.

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