{"id":2280,"date":"2018-01-26T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/?p=2280"},"modified":"2018-01-25T23:49:43","modified_gmt":"2018-01-26T04:49:43","slug":"senior-care-in-st-petersburg-fl-helping-an-older-adult-adjust-to-not-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/florida\/stpete\/blog\/senior-care-in-st-petersburg-fl-helping-an-older-adult-adjust-to-not-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping an Older Adult Adjust to Not Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For some older adults, one of the hardest parts of aging is giving up driving. Not being able to drive can make them feel like they\u2019ve lost their independence. They may wonder how they\u2019ll get to the grocery store, religious services, and to see friends and families. The adjustment can be difficult and may even cause family strife if giving up driving was suggested by family members. However, there are several ways to make the change easier for everyone. Below are some suggestions for helping your aging relative to adjust to life without driving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stick with the Regular Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the senior has a regular schedule of places they go, such as the grocery store on Tuesdays and card club on Fridays, find a way to help them continue to do those things according to their schedule. You may need to enlist the help of family members and friends to keep some of those planned outings. Senior care can also provide transportation to and from places like the grocery store. And, having a senior care provider with them can make such tasks easier and more pleasant. The senior care provider can help carry the heavy grocery bags and put groceries away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn to Use Public Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For an older adult that has never had to navigate the public transportation system, it can be a scary prospect. It can be helpful to have someone go with them the first couple of times they use the bus or a taxi. The first time you go, do all of the work of figuring out which bus to take or make the call to the taxi service. Next time, let the senior tell you which bus or stand by while they call for the taxi. Keep doing this until they feel safe and comfortable. Senior care can also help older adults learn to use public transportation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Forget About Social Outings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It can be easy to forget about social outings when you\u2019re thinking about the necessary places a person has to go. However, it\u2019s important for seniors to be able to stay connected with their friends and the social activities they enjoy. Many seniors don\u2019t like having to ask others for rides because it makes them feel like a burden. Consider calling friends who attend the same events as them and ask them if they can pick your relative up. Senior care providers can also take the older adult to their regular social gatherings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/florida\/stpete\/services\/caregiver-services\/\">Senior Care in St. Petersburg, FL<\/a>, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 727-748-4211.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senior Care in St. Petersburg FL: For some older adults, one of the hardest parts of aging is giving up driving. 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