When the father ages

Leave the car can have psychological consequences for seniors here advice and warnings for family members

Grandparents guide to: children

LONDON - The Alzheimer's Association in collaboration with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued specific recommendations with which family members can see if the old family that begins to show signs of cognitive impairment by age can still drive safely or whether it is better to leave the car in the garage because the doctor found the development of dementia. Children and grandchildren should be suspicious, especially when he does not remember the way to familiar places; wrong to respect the traffic signs, traffic gets slow or poor decisions, driving at a speed inappropriate to the situation, he gets angry or gets confused in the middle of traffic makes the hair along the lane, and his control of the vehicle is reduced; wrong to give way; confuses the accelerator and brake pedals, it takes longer in a location that was familiar; forget the goal during a trip car.

A strong psychological impact - For a person of a certain age they can no longer drive can have a negative psychological impact perceived loss of independence. It 'so important to check his state of mind, trying not to crack his sense of independence, but at the same time protecting their own safety and that of others. The Alzheimer's Association has published a number of recommendations developed by psychologists to help family members to address this issue with the "grandfather house" started to show him your concerns, emphasizing the positive aspects that would result from the abandonment of the car and let them present all the possible alternatives. In case of resistance confermategli your affection and your full unconditional willingness to help whenever needed. Finally, appellatevi his sense of responsibility.....more on

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