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suz6789
Asked March 2011
How do you get your mother to understand she cannot drive because of her dementia?
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Sit her down and look her in the eye. Say "mom, you can NEVER drive again'. period. Then get rid of the car. Be prepared for the fallout, but stick to your guns.
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