Getting Around harnesses the sorrow of the 2003 Santa Monica Farmer's Market tragedy to drive an exploration of each stake holder's perspective - elder drivers, family and friends of elder drivers, physicians, licensing officials, and John Q. Public. It profiles families that tried to initiate early dialog with their elders about not driving before it became risky. Interviews with older drivers, spouses, and adult children in Los Angeles and Sheridan, Wyoming, along with clips featuring John Cleese in the comedy short "Taking the Wheel," demonstrate how difficult it can be to get an older relative to stop driving, despite "red flags" of decreased ability. The film explores why physicians may be reluctant to intervene, despite family pleas, and the tools and training they need to become truly proactive on this issue. Commentary from Dr. Niethammer of Sheridan, Wyoming, Dr. Andrea Fox of the Pittsburgh VA, and Dr. Lawrence Rubenstein, Director of Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center in Los Angeles provide insight.

Getting Around searches for long-term solutions that demonstrate how communities can take maximum advantage of the current transportation infrastructure, improve it, and develop alternatives to the car.

Friday, 9/21 from 5:30-6 a.m. ET