{"id":1247,"date":"2019-09-10T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/hinsdale\/?p=1157"},"modified":"2020-02-18T17:26:24","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T17:26:24","slug":"can-a-senior-safely-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/20\/illinois\/hinsdale\/blog\/can-a-senior-safely-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Your Loved One Safely Drive a Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-size: 14px;margin-bottom: 25px;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color: #666666;line-height: 20px;background-color: white;padding: 0px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-828\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: 202px;float: right;margin: 0px 0px 10px 15px;border-style: none;padding: 0px\" src=\"\/20\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2016\/12\/mercedes-benz-1036354_640-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Senior Transportation Hinsdale IL\" width=\"303\" height=\"150\" \/>In general, senior citizens are less distracted while behind the wheel than younger adults. In fact, more senior citizens wear their seat belts (as drivers and passengers), drive slower and in better weather condition, and do not drive after drinking. With all of those good driving habits, one would think that accidents among with senior citizens would be rare, but that is not the case.<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px;margin-bottom: 25px;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color: #666666;line-height: 20px;background-color: white;padding: 0px\">According to the CDC, more than 5,560 older adults were killed and more than 214,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2012. That equates to 15 older adults (of 92 total people) being killed in car crashes every day! Part of the reason that so many seniors are killed in car crashes has to do with the fact that they are more susceptible to injury, along with having other medical conditions that could become worse in an accident.<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px;margin-bottom: 25px;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color: #666666;line-height: 20px;background-color: white;padding: 0px\">Here are 4 things you can do to make sure your senior loved one can stay safe behind the wheel:<\/div>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 14px;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color: #666666;margin: 0px 0px 20px;background-color: white;padding: 0px\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;color: black;margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px;line-height: 20px;padding: 0px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-827\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto;float: right;margin: 0px 0px 10px 15px;border-style: none;padding: 0px\" src=\"\/20\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2016\/12\/eye-chart-24489_640-163x300.png\" alt=\"eye-chart-24489_640\" width=\"136\" height=\"250\" \/>Make sure they get regular eye exams.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0A senior\u2019s eyesight could change dramatically from year to year. By having a regular exam, you can feel more confident that they can clearly see where they are going and any obstacles around them.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;color: black;margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px;line-height: 20px;padding: 0px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">Have their primary physician or pharmacist review their prescriptions periodically<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0to make sure there are no harmful interactions that could impair driving.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;color: black;margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px;line-height: 20px;padding: 0px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">Have them get some physical activity as often as possible.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0If your loved one is physically in good shape, it is less likely that a minor fender-bender would be life-threatening.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;color: black;margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px;line-height: 20px;padding: 0px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">Pay attention to their mental cognition.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0If you find them repeating themselves more often or if they can\u2019t remember where they\u2019ve been, you might want to have a cognitive check done. You do not want your loved one to be confused when they are driving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px;margin-bottom: 25px;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color: #666666;line-height: 20px;background-color: white;padding: 0px\">Driving is a privilege that very few people will willingly give up. Even if your loved one has their hands at 10 and 2, their seat belt on and radio off, it is important that they stay safe on the road in other ways.<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px;margin-bottom: 25px;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color: #666666;line-height: 20px;background-color: white;padding: 0px\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?cid=6709603753474188341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Assisting Hands Home Care<\/a> we can provide your loved one with safe non-medical transportation to and from doctors and other appointments, grocery shopping or other errands. Whether you need someone to be with your loved one during the day, in the evening or overnight, we can accommodate your needs. You will sleep better knowing that your loved one isn\u2019t home alone when they need help with medication, fall prevention, personal care, eating or other needs.<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px;margin-bottom: 25px;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color: #666666;line-height: 20px;background-color: white;padding: 0px\">If you or your loved one need professional <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/20\/illinois\/hinsdale\/errands-and-transportation-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">senior transportation in Hinsdale<\/a>, Darien, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove or surrounding areas, contact Assisting Hands Home Care at <a href=\"tel:(630) 407-1932\">(630) 407-1932<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In general, senior citizens are less distracted while behind the wheel than younger adults. In fact, more senior citizens wear their seat belts (as drivers and passengers), drive slower and in better weather condition, and do not drive after drinking. 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