Dementia & Driving

Driving is a crucial aspect of independence, but when cognitive challenges like dementia arise, it’s essential to evaluate safety on the road. Dementia affects memory, judgment, and reaction times, which can lead to hazardous driving situations. Families often face the difficult task of balancing their loved one’s autonomy with the need to ensure everyone’s safety.

To learn more about how dementia impacts driving, legal considerations, and ways to support loved ones through this transition, visit this detailed guide on dementia and driving.

This resource provides valuable insights and practical advice for navigating this sensitive issue.

Topics Covered:

• How Dementia Affects Driving

• Dementia and Driving Laws

• When Someone with Dementia or Alzheimer's Should Stop Driving

• Signs of Unsafe Driving

• How to Cope with No Longer Driving

• How to Talk to a Person About No Longer Driving

• Transportation Options

• Resources and Tips for Family and Caregivers

How Senior TLC Can Help with Dementia & Driving

Senior TLC is here to help families navigate the challenges of dementia, including driving. We offer counseling, support, and reliable transportation solutions to ensure safety and peace of mind for everyone involved.

Senior TLC hosts a monthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group, led Vernell Mitchell, Memory Care Wellness Advocate, that is open to the community.

To get involved, please reach out to Vernell Mitchell at 704-874-2295 or vmitchell@seniortlc.org, or fill out the form on our website here.

If you want to talk, listen, or simply just attend, we welcome you. Let Senior TLC become a resource for you today.