Have you been putting off having a conversation with your senior about driving? This year Older Driver Safety Awareness Week falls from December 6th through the 10th. That can be the prompt that you need to sit down with your senior and talk about how you might be able to help her to improve her safety. That starts with noticing when it might be a good idea to stop driving and getting companion care at home services to help out with that task.

You’re Worried Her Driving Skills Have Changed

Over time, anyone’s ability to drive changes. Your elderly family member’s ability to react as quickly as she used to might be just one of the ways that her skills may have changed. Other changes, like grip strength, can also affect her ability to drive safely. There are a lot of different skills your senior needs in order to drive, so it’s helpful if you can talk through what she’s noticed and what you’ve noticed as well.

Her Health Has Changed

Health issues also make a big difference in your senior’s ability to drive safely. Has she experienced cognitive changes or been diagnosed with dementia? Diabetes and changes in blood sugar levels can affect your senior’s ability to react quickly behind the wheel, too. Vision changes, seizure disorders, and even heart disease can all cause changes that keep your senior from driving safely.

Other People Are Concerned about Her Driving

But what about other people who are close to your elderly family member? Have they noticed some changes, too? It’s worth talking to people who know and love your senior about what they’ve seen about her ability to drive. She may have also told them something that she might not mention to you.

She’s Had Some Near Misses

The scariest category to consider might be near misses. If your elderly family member has almost been in an accident a few times or worse, has actually had a few fender benders, that complicates matters even further. Having personal care at home to help with transportation can mean she’s able to focus on other concerns and still remain mobile.

Time to Consider Companion Care at Home Services

Just because you’re concerned about your senior’s ability to drive that doesn’t mean that she has to end up stuck at home constantly. Companion care at home providers can help with so many facets of her life, including doing the driving so that she can safely get where she needs to be. Companion care at home can also mean that you’re feeling a lot more comfortable in all aspects of your elderly family member’s care.

If you or an aging loved-one is considering Companion Care at Home Services in Lorton VA please contact the caring staff at Apex Classic Home Health Care today. (571) 275-9547

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Susana Sekyi

Owner at Apex Classic Home Health Care

We were inspired to open Apex Classic Home Health Care by the wealth of experience working in the nursing and medical fields. We have seen, first-hand, the type of care people need to maintain their health and hope. We use our knowledge and experience to provide all our clients the type of services, guardianship, and comfort they need to live at home. We are expert caregivers, stress relievers, and the trusted source for medical attention and hope that exists in the comfort of our clients’ homes. We work from an overarching philosophy of trust and compassion and strive to be THE premier source for in-home care in our community, and beyond.​

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