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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Caring for Older People. Public transport
1Ladywell Hospital, Salford.
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|August 17, 1996
Summary
Most older adults can use public transport, with many vehicles offering features to aid those with sensory or mobility challenges. While air and sea travel require more planning for disabled elderly individuals, resources exist to ensure comfortable and confident long-distance journeys.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Transportation Accessibility
- Public Health
Background:
- Many older adults remain mobile and utilize public transportation.
- Specific challenges exist for elderly individuals with hearing, vision, or mobility impairments.
- Current public transport designs often incorporate features beneficial to older passengers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the accessibility of public transport for older adults.
- To identify features that facilitate or hinder older passengers' use of transport.
- To provide information on planning for air and sea travel for disabled elderly individuals.
Main Methods:
- Review of public transport design features.
- Analysis of challenges faced by elderly passengers.
- Compilation of advice for accessible long-distance travel.
Main Results:
- Most older individuals can use buses, trains, and taxis independently.
- Innovative features are increasingly present in public transport to assist older passengers.
- Air and sea travel necessitate additional planning for disabled elderly travelers, but solutions are available.
Conclusions:
- Public transport is largely accessible to older adults, with ongoing improvements.
- Disabled elderly travelers can undertake long journeys with proper planning and available assistance.
- Enhanced transport design and support services promote independent travel for seniors.
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