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Should Your Aging Parent Still Be Driving?-1213 Should Your Aging Parent Still Be Driving?-1213

Should Your Aging Parent Still Be Driving?

Should Your Aging Parent Still Be Driving?

Driving is one of the freedoms that seniors are reluctant to give up. It is a source of independence and control over their lives because they can go anywhere they want, whenever they want. But many family members become more worried as their parents age, wondering whether it is still safe for them to be driving.

There is no magical cut-off age for driving; it’s a matter of whether your loved one is both physically and mentally fit to continue doing so. Some people may drive into their 90s, while others have the keys taken away much earlier. This can be a tough but necessary conversation to have with your aging parent.

Before you decide that once your loved one hits a certain age they should hand over the keys, here are a few things to consider:

  • How is their vision? Are they able to easily read road signs, see traffic lights, and identify hazards?
  • How is their reaction time? Are they able to quickly respond if they need to apply the brakes or speed up to safely enter the flow of traffic?
  • Do they become confused, lost, or distracted easily?
  • Are there dents, dings, or scratches on the car where they have had run-ins with stationary (or moving) objects?

Go for a ride along with them. See how well they are able to maneuver the car and follow the rules of the road. Do they abide by the speed limit? Are they driving safely? Do they remember how to get where they are going, or are they able to follow directions to get there? Don’t criticize them while they are driving, but be a constant observer. Jot down a few notes so you can make comparisons a few weeks or months later when you ride with them again. This can help you to notice any changes you may not have realized at first.

Also, talk with your senior about their driving. Ask if they still feel safe and confident in their abilities, or if they have any concerns. You can also talk to their physician and gain their input as far as physical and mental fitness are concerned.

Making a Decision

If you feel that your loved one is unsafe behind the wheel, it is important to talk to them. You don’t want to put their life or the lives of others at risk. Discuss your concerns with them and what you have noticed. Remember that this can be a sensitive subject –asking them to give up driving can be life-changing. Make sure you are prepared with alternative options for how they can get around and meet their needs. Find others who are willing to share transportation responsibilities. Help your loved one to see that you have their best interest in mind and will do whatever you can to support them.

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George Starkesen

“The best part of The Arbors are the people, the programs and the independence. I take daily walks around the neighborhood”

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Doris Crotty

“I like the programs offered, they keep me busy and engaged. I love living here”

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Dolores McCrone

“I’ve made The Arbors my home and I am very content”

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Josephine Foschino

“I love making new friends and enjoying life”

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Gladys Bischoff

“I love my beautiful room and all my friends”

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Diane

“The life of a caregiver is truly very difficult, and with no training, I’m just a daughter, I made it work, but it got to be too much. It was a very difficult decision to have my mom move here. The folks here made my transition very easy, very helpful, very friendly, the staff is great. It was just a real comfort to me when I left. I felt that my mom was in really good hands.  I have such peace of mind knowing that my mom is being well taken care of at The Arbors.”

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Tom

“You can go home and sleep at night knowing your loved one is being taken care of. I am grateful to call The Arbors home for my father-in-law.”

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Joan

“Living at The Arbors has changed my life completely. I am in a new world.  When I started to fall last year, and had to be rushed to the hospital, I was scared. I didn’t want to leave my home. But I’ve made a lot of friends here. It’s a big family. Arbors makes it very comfortable for me. The staff are great, they would take you to the moon if they could. I say my prayers every night and thank God for finding this place for me.”

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Elaine

“I love my apartment at The Arbors. It’s just enough space for me to relax. I spend my days socializing with my new friends in the shared spaces, so my home actually got bigger, not smaller.”

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Helen

“Make new friends, but keep the old. Some are silver and some are gold…Over eight years, I’ve made a lot of friends, new ones, old ones, and I’ve enjoyed all of them immensely. I guess coming into a place like this, you wonder who’s going to be a friend, but then you find so many friends, whether they’re residents or staff. My favorite part about The Arbors is the people that I’ve met, they take good care of me.”

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