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Early onset ALZ
It just takes one moment....husband was tractor trailer driver for 40 years...no tickets/accidents....I asked Doc if he should stop driving after diagnosed with moderate Alzheimer's...was told stay off highway but around town should be OK...following month he totaled his car another person's car and went thru a wooden building...luckily no one was hurt badly...never drove again...
My mom really felt like she was still a safe driver, so we gave some guidelines. We only let her go max 3 blocks, in the daytime, not alone, etc. When she started forgetting what some of the controls were in the car and needed assistance with using the gas pump, we decided that was her stopping point.
Thank you for sharing...drove 30 years for FEDEX.... depend on Google maps alot, but humble enough to realize even though my reaction time and traffic judgment is still good other factors could weigh heavily against it in a few years. My defensive driving awareness and skills are still sharp so just more acutely awareness of limitations.
When should someone with early-stage Alzheimer's stop driving?
This is one of the most difficult and emotional topics for people living with Alzheimer's and their families. There's no single moment that applies to everyone, but safety is always the top priority.
Here are some signs it may be time to stop driving:
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