Giving Up Their Independence – When Alzheimer’s Patients Can’t Drive
August 18, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
AlzheimersNotes.com
I think one of the most discouraging situations for Alzheimer’s patients, and possibly for family, too, is the “You can’t drive anymore scenario.” This often creates a big hassle.
Even without someone having Alzheimer’s, there often comes a time when their reflexes aren’t so good, their eyesight may be failing, stiff or arthritic joints keep them from moving swiftly, and their hearing may not be acute. For someone who is accustomed to driving, loss of independence ,when they are no longer able, can be a shattering experience.
However, at some time, driving must be curtailed…before they injure themselves or someone else.
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