The Cantabile DE Generic and the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) have held different talks in recent weeks to promote habits among the elderly on the island that will increase road safety in the road environment. Specifically, this week they have taught two days of work in the Association of Mayors Beforehand, in La Lacuna, and the Association of Seniors Horizon Como Colorado, in Contestable, which are added to those made on February 28 and one of March in the San Pedro DE Guest Association of Agana and Day Center for Seniors Isidro Rodriguez Castro, both in Santa Cruz.
In total, they have participated in these talks, which have as motto ‘Our Active and Safe Seniors, about 200 people. The objective is to continue with the activity, for which new days are already scheduled in March and April in the municipalities of La Lacuna, Contestable, Santa Cruz, San Juan DE la Lamb, Santiago Del Chide, Guava DE Isobar, and La Nanchang. The different local police forces have also collaborated.
This project is part of the road accident prevention campaign aimed at older people and is part of the existing collaboration between both entities on road safety education, which places special emphasis on safety actions aimed at the most vulnerable groups. The ultimate goal is to modify behavioral habits to create safe behaviors since in recent years there has been an increase in the number of abuses to higher in an age range between 64 and 80.
During the talks, the emphasis is placed on issues such as the possible physical changes that age brings and how these affect the circulation, such as pedestrians and drivers. It also realizes how some drugs can cause a decrease in their reflex capacities, at the same time that aspects of the road safety regulations are detailed, accident data are offered, as well as the importance of the figure of the grandfather in the imitative behavior of their grandchildren. In addition, on each day the participants are given a reflective vest with reflective tapes, with the slogan ‘Peat, Harte Er, It is the best life insurance’ for the purpose of using it when walking on the island roads or streets, as well as deplorable with recommendations for seniors and professionals.
The campaign is based on conducting awareness-raising talks to guarantee one’s own safety and that of others. The content is taught by the road education coordinator of the Provincial Traffic Department. Also, a technical manager of the Cantabile Roads area attends the programmed interventions, such as logistical and complementary support and as a promoter of road education on the Island.
The recipients of this activity are the users of centers and associations of elderly people of the Island. They are trained in road safety taking into account their role as pedestrians, drivers and public transport users.