{"id":8122,"date":"2024-12-01T14:20:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T19:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/6c3d125d92.nxcli.io\/buffalo-niagara\/when-is-the-time-to-approach-driving-retirement\/"},"modified":"2024-12-01T14:20:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T19:20:43","slug":"when-is-the-time-to-approach-driving-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carepatrol.com\/buffalo-niagara\/when-is-the-time-to-approach-driving-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"When is the time to approach \u201cDriving Retirement\u201d?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each year, the first week in December has been dedicated as “Older Driver Safety Awareness Week” by the American Occupational Therapy Association. This is a time to reflect on driver safety as we age.<\/span> This begs the question, how do you know when it’s time for your loved one to limit or stop driving?<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Driving is a critical occupation that allows seniors to be independent. We need to carefully approach driver safety and explore options to help maintain independence when driving retirement is needed.”<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s a tough subject for most families, but it’s a serious matter. As difficult as some conversations may be, everyone benefits from starting these conversations earlier, before a crisis. Statistics indicate that most older drivers are safe drivers, however, medical conditions, medication side effects, and physical changes that occur with aging can all increase the risk of accidents and injuries with the older population.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to recognize signs that may indicate that it is time for your loved one to stop driving and explore alternatives. Those signs include:<\/span><\/p>\n