It is never easy to have a conversation with a senior loved one that has to do with giving up the keys to the car for good. After all, driving represents independence and freedom for most people, so it can be really difficult to know when the time is right to ask your loved one to stop driving for the sake of their safety, and that of other people on the road. It can make your loved one feel embarrassed, and due to the high cost of taxi cabs, the cost of not driving can seem overwhelming.
Aging alone should not mean that a person must stop driving, but if there are safety concerns due to health or slower reflexes, it can become an issue.
It’s important to have a good reaction time for any driver, no matter how old they are.
So, when should you have the conversation about deciding the time to stop driving has come?
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