WHEN ITS TIME TO TAKE AWAY THE KEYS
Driving Is One Of The Most Important Independent Skills A Senior Has Left
The soccer mom days have come and gone but mom still thinks that she can drive herself around town safely. However, we know that doing so could not only endanger herself, but pedestrians as well as other vehicles. Ever had to have a talk with dad about giving up the keys, good luck with that conversation!!
The walls of a seniors home should not be the only scenery that they see all day. Tampa offers beautiful scenery, parks, great restaurants, theater, and a host of other outing adventures just waiting to be explored. Perhaps your Loved one is unable to venture out into the community for extended periods of time and you are in need of someone to take him/her to a doctors appointment, a surgery center for an outpatient procedure, or just to pick up meals, medications, or assist with grocery shopping, then Visiting Angels should be your next call.
4 Warning Signs That Let You Know That It's Time Give Up The Keys:
- Does your family member experience problems reading street signs or experience visual problems while driving, particularly night vision.
- Has their reaction and/or response time slowed down.
- Do they seem anxious or panicky while driving.
- Do they forget where they are going or how to get home.
These are all signs that it is time to have a conversation with your Loved one regarding letting someone else do the driving. Visiting Angels can assist you with those hard conversations.
Giving Up The Keys Should Not Be A Life Changer For Our Seniors
Let Visiting Angels assist with transitioning your Loved one to utilizing a transportation service that they can rely on. Your family member can be escorted by their own caregiver who they are use to working with. Caregivers are able to transport your Loved one where ever they may need to go either in the clients vehicle or the caregivers. Caregivers must have a current drivers license, clean driving records, and poses current vehicle insurance.
Sit back and enjoy the ride while an Angel escorts you on your next outing.