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PAGE 12 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - March 26, 2023 Active Lifestyles Signs of unsafe driving in older citizens A license to drive has long been symbolic of independence. Teenage drivers long for the day they earn their licenses and can take to the road without mom or dad riding shotgun, while aging drivers want to keep driving as long as possible so they can come and go as they please in their golden years. There’s no formula drivers and their families can employ to determine when it’s time to take the car keys away from senior citizens. Thankfully, fatal collisions involving older drivers have declined considerably in recent decades. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, collision-related fatalities among drivers ages 70 and older declined by 15 percent between 1997 and 2018. A host of factors have contributed to that decline, including lane-assist technology and forward collision warning systems that have become standard offerings on many modern vehicles. As much as technology has helped make driving safer for everyone, aging drivers should still keep an eye out for certain signs that may indicate their skills behind the wheel are diminishing and potentially compromising their ability to drive safely. According to AARP, the following are warning signs of unsafe driving. • Delayed response to unexpected situations: Frequent close calls and narrowly avoiding collisions when other drivers stop suddenly indicate reduced response time that can put aging drivers at an elevated risk of being involved in an accident. • Becoming easily distracted while driving: Distracted driving has become a significant concern in recent decades, but it’s often associated with young drivers. However, aging drivers who are easily distracted also pose a safety risk to themselves and other motorists. • Decrease in confidence while driving: Only drivers will know if they feel confident enough to drive safely, and it’s vital that aging drivers be honest with themselves when assessing how they feel when driving. • Having difficulty moving into or maintaining the correct lane of traffic: Lane-assist technology can help drivers recognize how often they’re staying in the correct lane of traffic. When the warning bell goes off frequently, it might be time for older drivers to reconsider if it’s safe for them to be behind the wheel. • Hitting curbs when making right turns or backing up: Hitting curbs when turning or backing up indicates drivers may be having difficulty controlling their vehicles and/or seeing the road, both of which indicate it’s no longer safe for drivers to get behind the wheel. • Getting scrapes or dents on car, garage or mailbox: These signs also indicate drivers are having trouble controlling their vehicles. • Driving too fast or too slow for road conditions: This indicates drivers are not as alert to their surroundings as they need to be to stay safe on the road. It’s not easy for aging drivers to relinquish their drivers’ licenses. Learning to recognize potential warning signs of unsafe driving can help aging drivers make the safest decisions for themselves, their passengers and their fellow motorists. www.columbusmessenger.com PAID ADVERTISING Luxury living at Sugar Maple Commons in Grove City Treplus Communities offers active adults a luxurious lifestyle solution in spacious, luxury apartments with attached garages, open floor plans and rich amenities. Every apartment home incorporates Universal Design elements for accessibility, along with the right amenities and services for an active lifestyle. Our active adult communities are comprised of one and two-bedroom luxury apartments with dens in spacious, single-story floor plans. Every apartment home is well appointed with vaulted ceilings, powder rooms and luxury finishes throughout. We are a pet-friendly community and even have dog parks in select communities. The community amenities include The Commons, a resort-quality clubhouse with a Wifi café, billiards room with your own personal liquor locker, fire pit, big screen television, and a well-equipped fitness center. Enjoy 24/7 concierge services and the Wellbeats fitness app as just a sample of the wonderful amenities. Experience rich social engagement in daily events. The Commons is the gathering place and the heart of the community. It has luxury touches and spacious designs to accommodate large and small get-togethers, making you feel right at home. The community garden is designed with raised garden beds to make it easier for residents to cultivate their favorite flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Treplus Communities has central Ohio locations in Dublin, Delaware, Pickerington as well as in Dayton in Centerville, Ohio. We are currently preleasing new apartments in Grove City at Sugar Maple Commons. 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Active Lifestyles www.columbusmessenger.com March 26, 2023 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 13 Franklin County Board of Commissioners: President John O’Grady • Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce, and Commissioner Erica C. Crawley The Franklin County Board of Commissioners and The Franklin County Office on Aging join with the Messenger Newspaper in providing this update on aging issues in Franklin County. Play Ball! Office on Aging Day with the Columbus Clippers Scheduled for June 8 For the past 21 years, the Franklin County Office on Aging has partnered with the Columbus Clippers to host their annual Office on Aging Day at the award-winning Huntington Park. Office on Aging Day with the Columbus Clippers provides seniors aged 60 and older a chance to gather with their family and friends for a fun-filled day at the ballpark through discounted ticket prices. This year’s Office on Aging Day with the Columbus Clippers is scheduled for Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 12:05 p.m. in which the Columbus Clippers will go head-to-head with the Louisville Bats. Ticket prices for seniors will be $5.00 for bleacher seating and $6.00 for reserved seating, and the ticket price also includes a boxed lunch as well as a chance to win a variety of raffle prizes. Seniors who have a group of 10 or more can also request free transportation through the Office on Aging by calling (614) 525-8832 by no later than Monday, May 8. This event also provides seniors the chance to connect with community organizations that provide resources to older adults. In the past, seniors have been able to get connected to resources regarding tax preparation, kinship support, mental health and other valuable services that make aging in place possible. This year seniors and their families will once again be able to connect to a variety of resources from community providers that help support aging in place, including Mid-Ohio Food Collective, the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, and the Veterans Service Commission among others. Franklin County’s Health & Human Services mobile unit will also be in attendance, which includes representatives from the Office on Aging, Job and Family Services, Justice Policy & Programs, and Child Support Enforcement Agency. The mobile unit helps residents get the assistance they need all in one place, including help with food assistance, Medicaid, rental assistance, employment opportunities, child support, re-entry support and more. Lastly, the day will also include pre-ceremonial activities including a warm welcome from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ President, John O’Grady, as well as a ceremonial first pitch. Past local celebrities for the first pitch include former 10TV Anchor, Jerry Revish, Professional Baseball Player, Allan Lee Anderson, and Community Leader and Civil Rights Activist, Don Elder. This year fans can expect to see the Office on Aging’s first African American female director, Chanda Wingo, to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Franklin County seniors who are interested in attending the game can purchase tickets several ways. They can mail the order form found in the Columbus Messenger to: Columbus Clippers ATTN: Spencer Harrison 330 Huntington Park Lane Columbus, OH 43215 Seniors can also order tickets by calling the Columbus Clippers at (614) 462-5250. To request transportation for groups of 10 or more, call the Office on Aging at (614) 525-8832 by no later than Monday, May 8.
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