More Tips on How to Talk to your Elderly Parent about Driving
- Help them make a list of pros and cons of giving up driving. Some pros include saving money spent on insurance, maintenance, and gas.
- Some books about broaching difficult topics with elders suggest you try giving up your own car for a few days before having this conversation. This somewhat extreme suggestion can help you become truly compassionate about the issue and also better inform you about other transportation options available in your area.
- After your initial discussion of driving, set up another time to talk after you and your relative have had more time to think about solutions to problems posed and other transportation options. Unless their driving is posing a significant threat to themselves and others, set minimal preliminary limits to their driving such as staying close to home or not driving past dark. Talk about more long-term restrictions during your next discussion.
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