Can someone with dementia still drive, and what are signs that it is dangerous to yourself and others to continue? Learn what to watch for and other resources HERE . How Do You Know When It’s Time to Stop Driving? This week we discuss safe driving - how to know when it is time to give up your car keys, especially after a diagnosis of dementia. Disease, age, changes in physical abilities can all impact safe driving. We discuss the warning signs, why it's important not to ignore, and a guide to finding alternative transportation. See our website for show notes with resources and loads of information on transportation options to maintain independence as long as possible. In This Episode: 02:14 - Recipe of the Week: Tennessee Onions Casserole 02:53 - Remembering Jimmy Carter 07:39 - Driving with Dementia: When is it Time to Stop? (Plus finding transportation alternatives) 18:11 - How to Talk to Someone About Giving Up the Car Keys 26:05 - Outro Related Content: S4E40: How to Avoid a Car Accident and Stay Safe on the Road S3E47: Frontotemporal Dementia Part 1 – What Is FTD? S4E16: Understanding Vascular Dementia, the Second-Most Common Form S1E48: Alzheimer’s Disease S5E37: Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease S2E1: Lewy Body Disease S1E49: What to expect during screening for memory loss S1E34: Huntington’s Disease Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org . Facebook | Instagram | YouTube |
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