Location
Room 3545, Campus Center, University of Massachusetts Boston
Start Date
16-6-2015 9:30 AM
End Date
16-6-2015 10:45 AM
Abstract
This session will explore the challenges faced by older adults as they transition from driving to transportation options; introduce the strategies of travel training and mobility management for senior transportation; present the concept of supportive senior-friendly transportation and the role of volunteers and volunteer driver programs in supporting that vision; and address risk management concerns in the provision of senior transportation.
The Transition from Driver to Passenger and the Role of Senior-Friendly Transportation Options
Session I -- Jana Hunkler Presentation.pptx (864 kB)
Travel Instruction: Creating independence, one ride at a time
Session I -- Helen Kerschner Presentation.ppt (2237 kB)
The Volunteer Driver Program Option
Session I -- William Henry Presentation.pptx (1135 kB)
Risk management in volunteer-based transportation
Included in
Plenary Session I – Mobility Track: The Transition from Driver to Passenger and the Role of Senior-Friendly Transportation Options
Room 3545, Campus Center, University of Massachusetts Boston
This session will explore the challenges faced by older adults as they transition from driving to transportation options; introduce the strategies of travel training and mobility management for senior transportation; present the concept of supportive senior-friendly transportation and the role of volunteers and volunteer driver programs in supporting that vision; and address risk management concerns in the provision of senior transportation.
