Talking with senior parents about driving: Part 4
Remember your purpose Earlier in this series, gerontologist Judi Bonilla reminded us why it’s so difficult to talk to your senior parents about giving up driving. She said it’s because there’s no model to follow—increased lifespans mean that...
Learn moreTalking with senior parents about driving: Part 3
Doing the research In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed how you and your parents can get into the mindset to ease out of driving. Now it’s time for the rubber to hit the road: What resources can senior drivers use instead? Much of this...
Learn moreTalking with senior parents about driving: Part 2
Starting the conversation We know talking with aging parents about giving up driving is tough, but I hadn’t given much thought to why until Judi Bonilla, a San Diego-based gerontologist and senior driving expert, laid it out for me: It’s...
Learn moreTalking with senior parents about driving: Part 1
Practice empathy This is Part 1 of a four-part series. Judi Bonilla’s parents passed away before they reached a stage at which their driving would be unsafe, so it’s interesting that her personal crusade is to help seniors give up the keys...
Learn moreArrive joins Senior Solutions!
I had a very typical conversation with a prospective Arrive Rides member this afternoon. She’s looking for transportation, yes, but she’s also wondering if I know of someone who can clean her house and handle her bills for her. I did...
Learn moreThings this business has taught me about growing older
I see or talk to a couple hundred seniors every week. Fifty or so of those are members that I dispatch rides for. The others are people I meet at social or informational events all over town. I’m totally struck by the differences in “age” amongst...
Learn moreYES! Arrive CAN arrange airport trips for our members!
Since we’re coming up on the holiday season, we want to share a few tips to make your airport rides easier: Let us know what airline you’re flying. We want to drop you off and pick you up as close to your gate as possible! Confirm we can give you...
Learn moreAging parents? Take these four steps to financially protect yourself
Gretchen Caldwell, the founder and President of Pure Planning LLC, has a particular soft spot for families who are worried that they might need to take care of another generation. These are often families who have been diligent about preparing...
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