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Taking the Keys CONSIDER THESE FIVE WARNING SIGNS of an unsafe elderly driver to determine if its time to have a serious conversation with your mom or dad. If it is AARP has a wonderful on-line resource calledIts Time to Talk. 1. AUTO INSURANCE CHANGES OR TRAFFIC TICKETS Find out if their auto insurance rates have increased recently or if they have received traffic tickets or warnings. 2. DAMAGE TO THE CAR Check to see if the car has new dents or nicks. 3. RELUCTANCE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT Pay attention if they are reluctant to drive at night seem tense or exhausted after driving or complain of getting lost. 4. FRIENDS OBSERVATIONS Discreetly check in with friends and neighbors and ask if theyve noticed any driving problems. 5. DRIVING BEHAVIOR CHANGES When you accompany your family member on an errand or an outing encourage them to take the wheel and look for these signs of driving problems Do they fasten their seat belt Do they sit comfortably at the wheel or do they crane forward or show signs of discomfort Do they seem tense preoccupied or easily distracted Are they aware of traffic lights road signs pedestrians and the reactions of other motorists Do they often tailgate or drift into other lanes Dotheyreactslowlyorwithconfusioninunexpectedsituations We spend too much timetalking and taking rather thanlistening and giving. Try to put the decision-making back in their court. Taking away causes humiliation. Creating understanding and accommodation is empowering. - David Stanley Founder Custom Caregivers Inc.