
19/11/2024
Being able to drive a car requires more than the muscle memory of pressing on the gas or break pedal. The ability to drive safely requires mental sharpness. I talk about the challenges faced by caregivers who have a spouse with dementia. If your loved one is in the early stages of Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, it's not too early to start thinking about how you will handle the issue of driving.
Your spouse has Alzheimer's. You know he - or she - shouldn't be driving. When you bring up the subject, you hear some version of, "That's ridiculous! I know how to…