{"product_id":"9780826123169","title":"Aging America and Transportation: Personal Choices and Public Policy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis solution-focused volume fills a gap in the literature by addressing the key issues around mobility and transportation for the aging Baby Boomer generation--issues that will be significantly different than those of previous generations of older adults. This new generation, many of whom will continue to work past the traditional retirement age and expect to pursue an active lifestyle, may have to confront new transportation technology, the need to use public transportation, and ways to continue driving safely as their eyesight fades and reaction time slows down. This volume examines many of the issues faced by policymakers, transportation officials, vehicle manufacturers, health and human services professionals, and aging adults themselves as the largest generation prepares to enter late adulthood. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume's editors are both at the MIT AgeLab, whose multi-disciplinary team designs, develops and deploys innovations to enhance quality of life for aging populations. Through the contributions of a diverse group of theorists and practitioners, including recommendations from the National Older Driver Safety Advisory Council, a collaboration between AARP's Driver Safety Program and the MIT AgeLab, the book discusses several key topics pertinent to Aging America and transportation. Among them are the changing demographics of the population, how this generation's lifestyle choices affect mobility, technology trends in private vehicles, changes in the infrastructure and transportation system, the \"new\" older driver, and issues of safety and education among older drivers. This book also explores practical solutions and strategies, such as new transportation options and innovations that will significantly impact the future of mobility for older adults, for keeping these seniors active and mobile well into their later years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eFocuses on the unique mobility needs of the aging Baby Boomer generation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides practical solutions and strategies for policy changes to enhance the mobility of older adults \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExamines issues faced by policymakers, transportation officials, vehicle manufacturers, health and human services professionals, and aging adults \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDiscusses strategies for updating the infrastructure and transportation system, driving safety education for older drivers, and trends in private vehicle innovations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI. Setting the Context for Living and Moving in 2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1. The Importance of Mobility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Demographics and Living Arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Activities and Mobility Needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4.           Activities and Mobility Needs, Part 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eII. The Changing Transportation System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5. The Changing Car: New Vehicle Technologies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6. Changing Transit and Transportation Options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIII. The New Older Adults: Mobility Is Our Middle Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7. The New Older Driver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Keeping Going and Keeping Safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Transportation Beyond the Car\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIV. Having an Impact on 2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Education\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Outside the Box: New Models for Transportation Partnerships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12. Conclusions and Recommendations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111555023088,"sku":"9780826123169","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780826123169_p0.jpg?v=1763753369","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780826123169","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}