ABSTRACT
Musselwaite and Haddad observe that increased longevity and better health and social care are enabling older adults to remain mobile for longer than ever before, but they are more likely than previous generations to need transportation help as their needs and abilities change. Losing the spontaneity of personal mobility enjoyed earlier in life can lead to poorer overall health outcomes, including increased risk of depression and social isolation. Even when supportive transportation options exist, individuals and the professionals who serve them may not be aware of them, nor understand how the transportation option could meet their destination needs. Senior transportation is not just an issue and challenge for older adults, as we have seen, but for providers of health, recreation, and social services in communities worldwide. Supportive transportation options that address physical and cognitive well-being while also promoting quality of life activities will enable older adults to achieve the 3 Cs with respect to their community: choice, connectivity, and contribution.
