My step father blacked out at home and fractured a disk in his back and a month later he blacked out again. My folks are 92 and my mother’s memory is slipping. They were somewhat self sufficient and my step father was still driving.
Two weeks ago we moved them to an assisted living facility. They continually say they are moving back home.
How long will it take for them to realize they can no longer live at home and he shouldn’t still be driving?
Is there something his Doctor can do so he won’t be allowed to drive? He recently renewed his license.
Sincerely,
Jill
Michael Froman
My plan was to ask his primary Dr. for help, Mom was in agreement but getting Dad on board was not happening. I was coordinating with the our city's Senior Social Service Dept to utilize their transportation service for Dr's appointments, grocery shopping etc in between me doing the same and the rest.
Dad had driven for 74 yrs! How hard it must be to give up this long held independence. I understood, I got it, I get it! But health, welfare and safety comes first and had it not been for Dad's own health superceeding the removal of the car keys, I would have followed thru with my plans and just be the bad daughter.
With all that being said, If your Paren't will not conform, get a Dr, Lawyer, DMV involved. I wish you all the best for all concerned.
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