{"id":5139,"date":"2020-06-25T17:51:03","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T21:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/?p=5139"},"modified":"2020-06-25T17:51:03","modified_gmt":"2020-06-25T21:51:03","slug":"four-signals-it-might-be-time-for-your-senior-to-quit-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/florida\/stpete\/blog\/four-signals-it-might-be-time-for-your-senior-to-quit-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Signals it Might Be Time for Your Senior to Quit Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s never easy to determine when exactly is the right time for your senior to stop driving. There\u2019s always the fear that you\u2019re pushing for change too soon, but how can you know? There are some details for you to pay attention to that can help you with this decision.<\/p>\n

There Are Usually Warning Signs<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the misconceptions you might be under could be that there\u2019s no way to know for sure when your senior is truly ready to quit driving. But the reality is that there are warning signs of some type. The key is to pay attention to what\u2019s going on so that you\u2019re seeing those signs. Gather information, make sure you\u2019re dealing with facts instead of guesses, and don\u2019t avoid the topic.<\/p>\n

Her Overall Health Is a Big Indicator<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Possibly the biggest sign is your senior\u2019s health. If her health is suffering, she\u2019s likely having trouble making decisions and she may be physically unable to drive, either temporarily or more permanently. Pay close attention to medications, especially side effects, so that you can determine whether those could be having an impact on your elderly family member\u2019s ability to drive.<\/p>\n

See What She Has to Say<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your elderly family member is willing to talk, set aside time to have a conversation. You want to approach the topic carefully, but you also need to both be open and honest. If your senior is feeling more defensive than open about this topic, you\u2019re going to have to tread even more carefully. The defensiveness is related to not wanting to lose her independence, so it\u2019s going to be important to develop a plan together.<\/p>\n

The Car Tells its Own Story<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s another source of information, though. The car that your elderly family member drives is going to be able to clue you in, too. If you don\u2019t pay much attention to the car, it might be time for you to do a bit of an assessment. Make note of any damage to the car itself. Set aside some time on a regular basis to take another look at the car. What you\u2019re looking for are any changes that are obvious to you. Damage can mean that your elderly family member\u2019s driving is not as trouble free as she might want you to believe.<\/p>\n

When it\u2019s time for your elderly family member to turn in her keys, make sure you\u2019ve got a plan. Having another option, like bringing in elder care providers to do the driving, is going to be more helpful than you realize.<\/p>\n

If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring Elder Care in Seminole, FL<\/a>, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 727-748-4211.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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