Tips for Difficult Discussions about Driving

Driving is a privilege and freedom which most people do not want to let go of, especially as they age.  When it becomes necessary to have a discussion about giving up driving with a loved one, it is important yet difficult to approach the subject carefully to avoid family conflict.  These types of discussions should be approached with realistic understandings that change will most likely be resisted and will not come immediately.  Think of your broaching the subject as a preliminary discussion which will lead to more consideration of the issue and somewhat gradual change.

Over the next few weeks, we will be publishing some tips here on this blog about how to begin the conversation about the topic that all families dread: Is it time to take my parent’s car keys away?