Taking Away the Car Keys: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
2024-07-30 · 22 min · episode 5 · 22 entities
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Link in episode "Taking Away the Car Keys: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias": https://dementiacarecentral.com/caregiverinfo/driving-problems
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Episode description as stored
If you can successfully leverage tip one in this episode you will have an easy path to taking away the car keys. As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we both learned that taking away the car keys can be a sensitive and important issue to address. In the beginning stages of dementia, our primary goal is to balance safety with our care receivers' desire for independence. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, and through our experiences, we're offering four key tips.
Show Notes
Takeaways
We offer four tips to help you.
Tip 1: Understand Legal and Insurance Considerations
One of the most effective ways to approach the driving issue is to familiarize yourself with the legal and insurance implications in your area. This involves researching local laws and understanding the potential consequences of allowing someone with dementia to continue driving.
Tip 2: Implement Tracking Measures
For those in the early stages of dementia who are still able to drive safely, tracking can provide peace of mind for caregivers while allowing the care receiver to maintain some independence.
Tip 3: Gradual Transition: Riding Along and Taking Over
As dementia progresses, it's helpful to start riding along frequently and gradually take over driving responsibilities.
Tip 4: Removing Driving Completely
Sometimes, for safety reasons, we need to take more decisive action to prevent our loved ones from driving.
Additional Resources Mentioned
State laws on dementia
We found this state by state summary online but can’t vouch for the source.
https://www.dementiacarecentral.com/caregiverinfo/driving-problems/#state-laws
Check you state or country law specifically by searching like this i the US “ state name law driving with dementia”
These resources contain affiliate links so we may receive a small commission for purchases made at no additional cost to you.
Tracker for their car
Apple Airtag here
Samsung SmartTag - here
Tracking device for their car with speed detection etc … here
Tracking device for their person
Apple Airtag here
Samsung SmartTag - here
Shoes AirTag here
Shoes generic here
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