Should My Family Member with Dementia Be Driving? 7 Questions to Ask!
People living with dementia should only be driving if it is safe. The answers to 7 questions can help you decide next steps.
How Do I Know if Someone With Dementia Should Still Be Driving?
Driving & Dementia Driving involves several types of brain activities. These activities have to work together. A problem in one area can jeopardize the whole process. Driving definitely relies on procedural memory. Procedural memory is the memorization of all of the steps to do something. We create procedural memory by […]
4 Ways to NICELY Take Away the Car Keys
The worst thing you can do (in most cases) is to hold a “family meeting” and explain to mom or dad why everyone wants them to stop driving. If the person with dementia is unaware of their memory problems and driving issues, this approach will get you nowhere!
Driving and Dementia: Should You Take Away the Keys?
Nearly everyone struggles with whether or not a person with dementia should be driving. This blog tackles some of the issues.
Dementia and “Entering Their Reality:” Combining Elements of Truth with Preserving Dignity
Think of “Entering Their Reality” as a gentle and kind approach to delivering truth with dignity