Vintage Senior Living

Hi everyone,

One of the toughest conversations you will have with your aging parents is when you feel they are not safe to drive anymore. Driving is a symbol of independence, and seniors do not want to give it up. However, over time, it can put them and others in danger. AARP has the following 10 major warning signs that your aging parent is unsafe to be driving or is getting near that point:

1. Almost getting into accidents, with frequent "close calls."
2. Finding dents and scrapes on the car, or on your parents' property, such as fences, mailboxes, garage doors, curbs, etc.
3. Getting lost.
4. Difficulty seeing or following traffic signals, road signs and pavement markings.
5. Delayed response time to unexpected situations on the road, difficulty moving their feet from the gas pedal to the brake pedal or confusing the two.
6. Misjudging gaps in traffic at intersections and on highway entrance and exit ramps.
7. Experiencing road rage or having other drivers frequently honk at them.
8. Easily becoming distracted or having difficulty concentrating while driving.
9. Difficulty turning around to check over their shoulder while backing up or changing lanes.
10. Receiving multiple traffic tickets or "warnings" from traffic or law enforcement officers.

I hope this post was helpful.

God bless you and your family,

Joe Freudenthal

joefreudenthal.com

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