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When is it time to hand in the keys? Dementia, more often than not, severely impairs driving ability. There are multiple warning signs of a compromised ability to operate a vehicle safely. These include drastic and more subtle changes in a person’s normal driving patterns. Watch out for close calls, a slow response time, or a trend of getting lost. Also, keep an eye out for scratches or dents on your loved one’s vehicle.

“Both researchers and practitioners are seeking to better understand the link between dementia, driving performance, and eventual driving cessation.”

Read the article from the National Center on Senior Transportation.

Many caregivers may not be aware of the fact that there are professional tests to confirm a person’s ability to drive. While a single form of cognitive test can’t accurately assess a person’s driving ability, a series of cognitive and performance based tests can. It is not an easy thing to suggest, but there comes a time when caregivers must be assertive and help persuade those in their care to stop driving, and compromising their safety.

J Green
Trilogy Senior Living
Sodalis Elder Living Communities