This comprehensive volume examines the gradual reduction of mobility in the elderly. The authors first review the physiological and psychological changes that occur as we age, and go on to illustrate how this gradual decrease in adequate mobility can lead to an increase in automotive accidents. They also review the limitations that mass transportation systems and driving individual vehicles present for the elderly, and discuss different assistive devices that have been and should be implemented to help improve mobility. Each chapter ends with insightful commentaries by specialists in the gerontology field. This book is a must read for gerontologists, as well as policy makers and educators on courses in organizational structures of social policy.
- ISBN13 9780826113092
- Publish Date 31 March 2000
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Springer Publishing Co Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 364
- Language English