DRIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S OR DEMENTIA
Key Discussion Topics Include:
- What to look for in assessing (from outside the vehicle) an individual's ability to safely drive
- Sharing your observations of behavior changes with family, friends, and health care providers
- Arranging for an independent driving evaluation
- Do I have to notify the BMV that my loved-one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia?
- Assessing abilities by being a "co-pilot", or "following" my loved-one as he/she drives
- When and how should my loved-one's driving be restricted or stopped all together?
- What other resources are available to help keep my loved one safe?
- The importance and value of creating a driving agreement with your loved-one
- How can we reduce our loved-one's need to drive?
- Helping your loved-one transition from driver to passenger without sacrificing their dignity
- What other transportation options are available?
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