Seniors who are no longer driving can have senior home care help them get where they need to go. With senior home care, seniors have all the assistance they need to age in place comfortably. But those who are still driving should think about upgrading to a newer car.

Your senior parent may be driving the same car they’ve had for a long time. And there are a lot of reasons why seniors may not want to buy a new car. The old care is familiar and comfortable. It may be gas efficient. And it’s probably got a lot of good memories.

Seniors who are driving should consider upgrading to a newer car because the technology available in newer cars today can help keep seniors safe when they’re driving. There are a lot of great technological improvements available in cars that will make driving easier and much safer for seniors.

Park Assist

One great feature that newer cars can have is a park assist feature. This feature helps seniors because the car will park itself safely without hitting anything around it. Seniors who struggle to see over the steering wheel or who can’t turn their heads well enough to see all the angles around them when they’re parking will appreciate having a car that can park itself safely in any parking lot or driveway. This feature can significantly cut down on fender benders and minor accidents. 

Back Up Camera

A back up camera is a standard feature now on many types of cars. Back up cameras allow seniors to back the car up without having to crane their necks to see if there’s anything behind them or how far they are from curbs, cars, and other obstructions. With a back up camera seniors can drive more safely and not run the risk of backing up into other cars. The backup camera is also fantastic for making sure that seniors see any people behind them so they can avoid hitting anyone. 

Emergency Braking

Emergency braking allows the car to stop itself if a sensor detects an obstruction. This is a feature that is vitally important for seniors. Seniors often have slower reaction times, which is normal for people who are aging. Those slow reaction times can lead to accidents when seniors can’t brake fast enough to avoid animals, other cars, people, or any obstructions that pop up in the road. Cars that have emergency braking have sensors that will detect motion or obstruction near the car and stop the car automatically. 

Push Start

Seniors who have joint stiffness and other problems may not have the ability to turn a key to turn the car on. With a push button start seniors can easily turn their car on and off without having to worry about the key. Cars with a push button start don’t require a key either, so seniors won’t need to worry about losing their car key when they’re out and about. 

If you or an aging loved-one are considering Senior Home Care in Seven Hills, NV please contact the caring staff at Compassion Crest Home Care.