A good friend of mine handled large injury law suits, many of them were auto accidents. He helped injured elders hundreds of times. When the victim was hit by a senior or older driver who has poor judgement while driving, we sometimes questioned why the children had removed the car keys. Where were the children as elderly aging parents began to lose the capability to carefully drive a car?
If we’re talking about your father, and you’ve notice that the individual isn't secure behind the wheel anymore, this is to encourage you to get involved. Most older motorists which could be losing their capability to drive unharmed do not understand it and are denying it plus can’t face the reality of leaving behind independence and control. Every now and then, loss of the capacity to operate a car is a life changing event, as the senior can no longer maintain himself at home without transportation. Denial is a very common reaction to the early signs of becoming a hazardious elderly driver. Denial can take place both among the elderly, who really, really don’t want to have this privilege taken from them, and in their adult children, who then have to deal with the consequences of Mom or Dad becoming a burden around transportation.
If this is happening in your aging parents, try these hints to come to grips with this emotionally charged and complicated issue. With a bit of luck your loved one will appreciate that it is now the best time to turn in the keys. Commonly this happens at a major occasion such as a birthday, the license expires, or an event like a fall.
If you do have to step in, being direct is usually the best approach. After that, try hiding the keys and helping your father and mother with alternate transportation like dial-a-ride. You may also tell them that their auto is broken down and has to have repair.
In numerous cities the police are very cooperative when dealing with elders. they could pay them a visit and tell them that they almost caused an accident and should not drive any more.
If it would make a difference, try having a friend of your parent talk to them. Often a parent will listen to others instead of their adult child.
As a last choice, just put your foot down and do away with the keys. It is for the partents and others safety. The last thing you need while tending to your parent is a law suit.
A caregiver can be of great help in assisting your parent on errands so they don't have to drive.
In the Phoenix area contact Care-To-Go.com for assistance.
Author Resource:
Captain Gable writes from the perspective of an airline captain and the experience of a 30 year caregiver. http://caretogotravel.com http://www.Care-To-Go.com
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