Tag: seniors
18 Posts


Feb 06, 2018
Safety Features May Help Seniors Stay Independent
Thanks to innovations in car tech, it's a good time to be a senior driver
Oct 27, 2016
Are SUVs the Best Choice for Seniors? Maybe Not.
A bum knee makes me appreciate cars with easy entrance and exit. Not like my Miata, which I fall into with a loud plop.

Sep 29, 2016
Short Grandmas and Hidden Seat Belts
Susan has a heck of a time belting in the grandkids' booster seats. Has anyone invented a better way to reach those buried fasteners?

May 08, 2014
Baby Boomers Still Driving (But, Mostly, Staying Safe)
The postwar generation was the most mobile in history. Now they're reaching retirement age and don't want to give up the keys. Should we worry?

Oct 29, 2013
Today: Best Convertible for a Nonagenarian?
Anne's ready to trade in her Subaru Outback for something a little more fun. She wants a convertible. But she's also looking for something safe with good gas mileage; a 93-year-old lady has to be a little bit practical. What do Tom and Ray suggest? Something in red, obviously.

Dec 18, 2012
Gayle's Not Ready to be Married to a Geezer
Gayle's active, fit and busy husband has started driving like a geezer. He's not yet 70 but he's already driving 20 miles per hour below the speed limit. Can Tom and Ray help or are they too far gone themselves?

Jun 01, 2011
Nancy's dad can't hear the turn signal. Can she turn up the volume?
My dad is older (87) but is still a good driver. However, his hearing is not very good. When he uses his turn signal for a gentle turn, and it doesn't shut off by itself, he can't hear it to turn...

Jan 01, 2009
Should Liz's partner be allowed to drive, after a few fainting spells?
My significant other has collapsed several times in restaurants. My children are concerned about his driving me around. What does one do in an emergency like that? I was told not to turn off the engine. He drives an SUV...
