It's one of the more difficult conversations we can have with a parent or grandparent: You know they're no longer safe behind the wheel. But maybe they don't. Here's something you can do to prepare for a difficult conversation.
It's one of the more difficult conversations we can have with a parent or grandparent: Their driving skills have declined to the point where you know they're a risk to themselves or others. When confronted, some seniors hand over the keys willingly. Some don't. Their may not have self-awareness or are in denial about their decline — they may insist they're doing fine.
As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the ranks of older drivers are growing fast. Kaiser Health News reports:"Nearly 50 million people 65 and older held driver’s licenses in 2021, a 38% increase from 2012, according to data compiled by the American Automobile Association. Almost 19 million were 75 or older, a rise of 31%. During this period, motor vehicle deaths for people 65 and older increased 34%, reaching 7,489 in 2021.
While several states require license renewals and vision tests at shorter intervals as we age, only two states — Illinois and New Hampshire — require all renewing license holders age 75 and older to re-take a road test. But if you question your loved one's driving, the DMV does have a role to play. More on that in a moment.
— Reassure them they'll still be able to go places. Do the legwork to line up the details on senior shuttles or other forms of transportation in your community. Help them try out the options. If someone in the family has the wherewithal to drive them places on demand, even better. — Tell a white lie. Regarding seniors with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, this medical journal study found that 6-in-10 seniors with cognitive impairment continued to drive. It's a reason many states have created Silver Alerts as a way to inform the public that someone has gone missing in their car.
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