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Whiting Woman Drives Into Own Home Twice

Jason Allentoff — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:08:24 +0000

An elderly Whiting woman leaves herself homeless after crashing her car into her own home twice.

Seniors Drunk Driving Kills Woman in Westfield

Deminski and Doyle — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:49:50 +0000

By Jeff Deminski

Two elderly drivers, one 85 the other 75, pleaded guilty this week to driving drunk and striking and killing a woman in Westfield.

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Aging Drivers Present New Transportation Challenge

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:35:09 +0000

Baby boomers started driving at a young age and became more mobile than any generation before or since. They practically invented the two-car family and escalated traffic congestion when women began commuting to work. Now, 8,000 of them are turning 65 every day, and those retirements could once again reshape the nation's transportation.

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Elderly Drivers – Should There Be an Upper Age Limit? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:13:07 +0000

We knew when my mother in law smacked up her late model Hyundai about a year and a half ago, it was time.

Time that we were going to have to step up and schlep her around from place to place instead of inflicting her driving skills (or lack thereof) onto the rest of Ocean County

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Time to Retest Elderly Drivers? [POLL]

Joe Votruba — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:45:29 +0000

Here's the latest story that should reinforce why it is important to retest elderly drivers.

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Looking Out For Mom – Elderly Drivers In NJ [SERIES]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:00:29 +0000

Her mother-in-law was 89 years old and suffering with dementia and she was getting worse.

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No More Driving, What Are the Alternatives? – Elderly Drivers In NJ [SERIES]

Kelly Waldron — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:00:25 +0000

You've observed your elderly loved one over time, you've recognized some of the warning signs, you've had the difficult discussion and together, you've both decided that it's time for that person to give up their car keys. So, now what?

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It's Time To Give Up The Keys, But How Do You Say It? – Elderly Drivers In NJ [SERIES]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:00:01 +0000

You've observed an elderly loved one over a period of time, you've picked up on all of the warning signs and you're absolutely sure that it is no longer safe for them to get behind the wheel and drive.

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When Is It Time To Hand Over Your Keys? – Elderly Drivers In NJ [SERIES]

Kelly Waldron — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:00:13 +0000

Driving signifies independence, but as people age, the body changes, reaction times are different and it may not be as easy or as safe as it once was.

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Senior Drivers Should Have a Decal Too [POLL]

Steve Trevelise — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:58:40 +0000

If you’re a teen, you’re going to be keeping that red sticker on your car. The New Jersey Supreme Court upheld Kyleigh’s Law today, ruling unanimously that requiring the decals doesn’t violate privacy laws or constitute unreasonable search and seizure.

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