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Is It Time to Put the Brakes on Older Drivers?
When it comes to older drivers, a closer look at current practices and emerging options provides guidance, as well as a glimpse of a future that can focus on ensuring public safety while allowing older adults as much independence as possible.
How the Driverless Car Could Transform Older Adults’ Lives
With populations aging across the world and 10,000 U.S. baby boomers turning 65 every day, maximizing the potential of driverless technology for older adults should be an obvious priority, says USC Davis Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving.
Whether Near or Far, Give Thanks for All that Caregivers Do
Dr. Donna Benton, director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, shares tips on how to show appreciation for friends and family members who care for others.
Viewpoints: What All Mayors Must Do Now To Help Their Cities’ Older Residents
USC Davis School Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving explains the need for America's mayors to lead the movement to make cities age-friendly.
Viewpoints: Age Has Nothing to Do With a Job Well Done
USC Davis School Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving coauthors a column on why employers need to look beyond negative stereotypes regarding older employees and utilize older workers’ talents.
Viewpoints: Capturing the Untapped Potential of Older Adults
Why working to make our communities age-friendly is so important—for all of us.
Viewpoints: Californians Can Now Decide When They Die
On October 5, 2015, after considerable soul searching, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that legalizes physician-assisted suicide, making California the fifth state to pass such a law.
Viewpoints: Why Successful Aging is Not Colorblind
Stark disparities by race and ethnicity exist, where older racial minorities bear a disproportionate disease burden and have a higher risk for death.
Viewpoints: Why “Why I Hope to Die at 75” Misses the Mark
Ezekiel Emanuel’s claim that most people will spend their golden years in a state of incapacitation is unmerited, and continued aging research is needed to understand and fight chronic conditions.