Kirkby-Geddes, E. E., & Macaskill, A. (2016). Voices of the Well-Elderly: A Qualitative Study of Psychological Strengths and Well-Being.
Rybarczyk, B., Garroway, A. M., Auerbach, S. M., Rodríguez, V. M., Lord, B., & Sadock, E. (2013). Primary Care Psychology: An Opportunity for Closing the Gap in Mental Health Services for Older Adults.
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The quality of a person's life is impacted by many factors. Think about and respond to the following:
What do you think about requiring older people to be subject to strict examinations to renew their drivers' licenses? What types of tests should be involved (more than eyesight, such as reaction time, cognitive abilities, etc.)? Thinking about what you learned in the above articles and what you have learned about developmental psychology, what issues should be taken into consideration when deciding about an individual's right to drive?