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In the USA we are highly dependent on the automobile for transportation. Many people see no way to live their lives without driving. Living in a location that’s walkable is a real benefit for those wishing to age in place.

Studies show that most of us are going to outlive our ability to safely drive. If you chose to live in a quiet suburban area and are no longer driving then you are stuck in the suburbs and need new options, to get to important places. 

Driving levels the mobility playing field. That means when you’re behind the wheel of a car nobody can tell if you are an amputee or a little person or have arthritis in your hips and knees with difficulty walking. Behind the wheel you freely move along with the flow of traffic just like everybody else. Not driving is a stigma that most wish to avoid.

Driving retirement is difficult for caregivers and families to address knowing that it’s a sensitive, life changing subject for just about everyone.

Driving is a family issue and requires a personalized approch to risk and liability. How do you start a conversation like that?

TheHartford.com has a publication entitled We Need To Talk which addresses the issues surrounding driver safety. Access it for free by clicking here https://www.thehartford.com/resources/mature-market-excellence/family-conversations-with-older-drivers

Do you know that there are professionals and organizations passionate about all things related to driving? The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (aded.org) has online resources for drivers and their families. You can search their database to find a list of specialists listed by geographic area. A driver specialist will help you and your family understand the medical issues that affect driving ability. They assess the driver according to ADED’s Best Practices and recommend adaptive equipment, training, lessons or driving retirement according to the need of the driver. That’s an objective and compassionate way to address the driving question.

The Informed Caregiver has many years of performing medically based driver assessments.

 Many drivers and their families are reluctant to address the driving issue especially if it involves the state Department of Motor Vehicles or licensing agency. We hear that a lot!

 If you would like a virtual consultation with an experienced driver specialist to address your particular medical driving concerns please contact hello@theinformedcaregiver.com or use the booking link at the top to set up a Caregiver Success Call

The Informed Caregiver has many years of performing medically based driver assessments.

If you would like a virtual consultation with an experienced driver specialist to address your particular situation please reach out.

We wll steer you in the right direction about what to do next about driving with a medical issue.

 

Vision is an important aspect of safe driving

 

 

If you live in the Massachusetts area check out http://www.drivingsolutionsforyou.com to learn more about At Home Driver Consultation. Schedule a FREE phone consultation before booking.

The Informed Caregiver/Driving Solutions now offers VIRTUAL Driver Safety Visit.

First we determine if you have a need we can address remotely.

Next we schedule a virtual visit to confidentially address your driving concerns. You receive insight into the issues and referral to a specialist in your area, if training is recommended.

OR, if you prefer to discuss  driving concerns privately a Virtual Driver Safety Visit can  occur without the driver being present.