On Aging: Symbolic Cars

“Symbolic Cars” sit in driveways/garages and haven’t been driven in many years–but in the mind of the older owner they can at any time fire her up and drive into the sunset.

The parked car is a physical reminder of :

1) Younger days 2) “Independence”

The Gerontological Theory at play is called “Continuity of Self,” an aspect of the individual that remains unchanged as one ages.