Transportation is a key issue as adults age. People who use wheelchairs or canes need special accomodations when they travel. They may want to get special handicapped placards or plates that will allow them to use disabled parking spaces that are close to public and commercial buildings.
Driving skills often deteriorate with age, due to physical and mental changes that often accompany the aging process. For a while they may be able to continue driving by learning ways to adapt to these changes, but eventually they may need to quit driving altogether. Families often need to confront the issue of how to convince an older adult that they can no longer drive. Once the person is no longer able to drive, transportation needs to be arranged using public transportation or Paratransit services.