Dementia & Driving
Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making “” because of this, a person with Alzheimer’s will eventually become unable to drive. Dealing with the issue early on can help ease the transition....
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INFOGRAPHIC: 3 Tips to Stop a Person With Dementia From Driving When Reasoning Didn’t Work
Helpful information related to this story: Alzheimer’s Association dementia and driving resource center
Driving and Dementia
by Charles G. Warner Note: This article relates to driving in the state of California. Driving provides independence from others. It is the freedom to go where you please, when you please. If, however,...
Giving up the keys: One caregiver’s experience
I hope you enjoyed yesterday’s input from some of our early stage support group participants. For today’s National Caregiver Month discussion about driving, I’m pleased to introduce you to Janet, a caregiver who has...
New! Dementia and Driving Resource Center launches
The Dementia and Driving Resource Center is a new section on alz.org designed to provide information and support to persons with Alzheimer’s and their families about the issue of driving. This site was created...
On a personal note…
“Hello, I am Bobbie Johnson. My husband Coleman and I lived and raised our three children in Livermore. I had a wonderful career as a Registered Nurse. As part of that career, I served...
