According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents reportedly claimed the lives of more than 5,700 senior citizens in 2014. Is there any more recent study […]
Why Volunteering With The Elderly Is Important
Volunteering Northern Virginia Volunteer Opportunities With SCNOVA with the elderly is often crucial for them because it can reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, and such interaction can give them […]
Free Senior Transportation Options
As one ages, traveling can be difficult. Some elders may no longer be able to drive or may have moved to an area with fewer senior transportation choices. Despite these […]
The Dangers of Distracted Senior Drivers
The Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Half (January-June) of 2021 was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, […]
Northern Virginia Volunteer Opportunities With SCNOVA
Through helpful programs and services, personal enrichment, and volunteer engagement, the Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been working since 1998 to improve the quality […]
Unsafe Senior Driving: Warning Signs
The act of driving can be fun and helps maintain older peoples’ independence and mobility. But it also raises their chances of being hurt or killed in a car accident. […]
Seniors: Here’s When To Consider Not Driving Anymore
Many of us commute daily, perform tasks for our families, go out for a night of entertainment, or travel long distances in our cars for the majority of our lives. […]
Where Can I Get Transportation For A Senior?
The senior population has grown dramatically over the past few decades as a result of our growing population. Unfortunately, as old age driving can become more and more hazardous as […]