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It’s not that older people or seniors should stop driving the moment they get old. It’s just about monitoring your driving abilities consistently because there comes a time when reflexes slow down and vision deteriorates. This in turn not only makes driving unsafe for you but also for others.
Seniors or old age people suffering from conditions like dementia should take note of this. At present, one in six drivers are aged 65 and the age group is further expected to grow in the coming years.
There are plenty of seniors who resist giving up their cars and driving. Unfortunately, numerous health conditions tend to grip seniors in older age hampering their ability to drive. The health conditions include dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, hearing or vision problems, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, diabetes, and any conditions that require medications that could impair driving ability, such as anti-anxiety drugs, narcotics, and sleeping pills.
It is not always disease hampering a senior’s ability to drive but also the senior’s driving performance.
Crossing the age of 85 is another red flag. This is the time when even healthy people struggle and tend to have trouble while driving. Still, if seniors don’t want to completely give up driving, then there are some other alternatives. Let’s take note of the same.
There are clear indicators that it may no longer be safe to drive. These signs include halting at green lights or in the absence of a stop sign, experiencing confusion with traffic signals, disregarding stop signs or red lights, being involved in accidents or grazing other vehicles while parking, losing one’s way, and needing to call a family member for directions, and receiving feedback from friends and acquaintances expressing worry about a senior’s driving abilities.
You can also request a driving evaluation at a rehabilitation center, or a driving school if you have concerns about driving.
When driving is no longer possible, there are several alternatives to consider. These include delivery services for groceries, meals, and medications, at-home service providers, such as a hairdresser, and transportation options such as family and friends, eldercare services, mass transit, and paratransit.
Transitioning from being an independent driver to being a passenger can be challenging. However, creating a network of alternative transportation arrangements can help seniors adjust to this change. For instance, ask your loved ones to take you to places, or opt for public transport.
Everyday Health. “6 Signs It’s Time to Stop Driving.” Everyday Health, 12 July 2023, https://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/driving-safety.aspx.
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