Seniors Who Are Still Driving Less Likely to Enter Nursing Home

A study from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine finds that seniors who are still driving are less likely to enter nursing homes. The report does not encourage seniors to continue driving when they are no longer safe to do so, but rather points out the impact that lack of regular, reliable transportation can have on seniors. For many seniors driving is a necessity if they want to remain independent in their own homes. With limited or no public transportation available in many areas, it can be the only way most can access health care, and destinations such as grocery stores. If a senior is no longer able to drive alternative living arrangements may need to be made to ensure their health and safety.