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Should Your Elderly Mom Or Dad Drive a Car? Should aging seniors drive a car? And how do family caregivers start the discussion with mom or dad?
Should Caregivers Worry About Aging Parents Driving a Car? To drive or not to drive? Its a dilemma that many caregivers and their aging parents face at some point - and there's no easy answer.
10 Important Steps for Travel by Your Elder Parent Here are 10 steps for caregivers to consider when planning a trip for your senior mom or dad. Plan Ahead!
Auto Mobility: Adaptable Vehicles Offer Convenience & Freedom for Caregivers and the Elderly With age comes a range of ailments -- from arthritis to paralysis -- that make driving more difficult. Your senior parent may be cognitively able to safely drive, but have some physical limitations. Auto makers are developing products and programs to help.
Taking the Keys: What To Do If Mom or Dad Won't Give Them Up You've decided that your elderly mom or dad, due to a medical condition, side effects of medication or some other age-related problem, can no longer safely drive a car. But what's a caregiver to do if they won't give up the keys?
Is It Time to Take Away the Keys? Tips and advice for caregivers faced with one of the toughest deliberations regarding their aging parents: taking away the car keys.
Finding Transportation Services For Seniors When selecting a system of transportation for your senior parent, caregivers must take into account a variety of factors, outlined in this article.
We do all the transportation for both my brother & son. Is there an benefits I can put in for in VA? Created by Marytp Mar 7, 2010
How do you know when to take your parent's driving privileges away? Comment by kkr Mar 5, 2010
I am a lady looking to start a transport business for adults and seniors needing to get out to procedures and dr's appt's. Is there a need? Comment by KelleyBean Mar 4, 2010
Should Your Elderly Mom Or Dad Drive a Car? Comment by AlwaysMyDuty Feb 20, 2010
I need a service that can transport an elderly relative from his assisted living to two hospitals in the Dallas/Plano area. Comment by pamela6148 Jan 31, 2010
Are there companies that will assist the elderly to doctor visits, driving and taking down info for them? Created by mytimenow Oct 27, 2009
Drive time Comment by MindingOurElders Oct 3, 2009
We don't think Mother should be driving any more, but are hesitant to bring up the subject because it is one more way in which her Comment by MK Oct 1, 2009
My main problem is my emotional response to living with my mother and becoming her caregiver. It seems I'm frustrated ALL the time. Help! Comment by madieraskye Sep 29, 2009
Should Caregivers Worry About Aging Parents Driving a Car? Comment by arose4yu Sep 5, 2009
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How to Say It to Seniors: Closing the Communication Gap with Our Elders by David Solie
A practical guide to bridging the generation gap. Geriatric psychology expert David Solie offers help in removing the typical communication blocks many experience with the elderly.
Does anyone else have a borderline persoonality disorder parent they are helping and if so do you havre any tips? Comment 6 mins ago by grayod
Where can I find financial assistance to help cover adult diaper expense? Comment 9 mins ago by MindingOurElders
My 84-year-old mother seems to be having symptoms of Sundowners Syndrome only in the morning, but not at night. Has anyone seen this? Comment 11 mins ago by MindingOurElders
My mom had a stroke - left only a will - no executor named. My sister & I have been making health/finance decisions jointly. Is this ok? Comment 12 mins ago by MindingOurElders
how many people know that elder abuse investigators and probate investigators read this site DAILY??? Food for thought yall. Comment 14 mins ago by MindingOurElders
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LynnHarrelson
Lynn Harrelson is a pharmacist who specializes in medication and prescription management for seniors. She provides health care services and information that help individuals remain independent in their homes, retirement and assisted living facilities.
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