I looked online and your state has what is called a cognitive review, they will after you call them and let them know, regardless of if everyone agrees they will get ahold of your mother and or mother (or aunt) my apologies I just wanted to answer this for you right away.

They will require her to pass the written.

They will give her three times to pass it and if she doesn't then she cannot move forward to the road exam i looked up VA department of motor vehicles.

In the meantime i would call the non emergency line for your local police and see what they can do.

I hope this helps and let me know if I can help you further.

Deborah helm
Certified Alzheimer's/Dementia Professional

What you can do in the state that i am in Washington State is call the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) State who you are and tell them that your mother has Dementia /Alzheimer's disease and should not be driving. They immediately send a letter out stating that she is due for her written and driving exam.
Of all of the clients I have had this has been done many many times. Then they will not pass her with the driving and then they will send her a letter. That way it doesn't come down to you being the bad guy.

Please do this asap and if they don't allow this in your state, hide her keys.

I will check to see id Virginia does this.

She is a danger to ever person who is on the road etc. We have overhead signs that flash “Silver Alert” then the drivers license. I will send this and then see if VA offers this.

All the best,

Deborah Helm

it AMAZES me we find ourselves in these situations. AL is hard enough without these issues. BUT, that is the reality. Times like these I find this forum or Lserv or whatever this is, Very helpful. You are not alone Kenny.

Oh man, that is so hard! Feel for you, and the safety of those around her..