How to keep seniors safe on the road | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sandy Borkovetz, Home Instead Senior Care
June 22, 2016
Seniors want to remain independent, but check these warning signs to see if it might be time to take away the keys. (Photo by Home Instead Senior Care)
For many seniors, the idea of giving up driving sparks feelings of anger, anxiety and loneliness. Nearly 90 percent of aging adults rely on their cars and driving to stay independent. Though many seniors 70 and older are able to drive safely into their later years, it is critical for families to have a plan in place before a medical or cognitive condition makes it no longer safe for their senior loved one to get behind the wheel. To help families navigate these sensitive conversations about driving cessation, caregivers can look for several potential warning signs that a senior may be losing the confidence or ability to drive.
10 Warning Signs that Seniors May Be Unsafe Drivers