Let there be light…

It's very difficult to see in the dark (unless, of course, you have cat eyes) ... but it gets increasingly difficult as you grow older. This may not seem like a big problem --- but what will happen when the single largest group ages ... and they all have worsening eyesight, especially at night. Now add on top of this, the fact that many boomers will be driving long into their senior years (unless they are able to have others drive them, or they take public transportation) and many times, they'll be driving at night. You will have to wrestle the car keys away from them (the car keys are a symbol of independence and freedom to move about. Boomers love their freedom).

This does not mean that once you hit a certain age, you should call it quits and hand over the car keys (actually, there's something to be said about the young teenage population being more dangerous on the road). However, aging boomers should try to take preventative measures, and also follow some simple tips as explained in the New York Times article, "Growing Older, and Adjusting to the Dark."

These suggestions are simple, easy, and make sense for everyone to follow--- whether you are 10 or whether you are 80.