My parents are, luckily, still healthy and with it at their advanced age. My mum’s dad, when in his mid-80s, wanted to stop driving but knew my grandma would push him to keep driving because (a) she didn’t, (b) because of this didn’t know how difficult it was, and (c) didn’t want to lose the independence of having a driver. My mum had him ask the doctor to tell her he shouldn’t be driving anymore because she would believe him and accept it as fact. It worked, and all were relieved (none more so that my very sensible grandpa who knew he shouldn’t be driving anymore). My parents are now older than this and don’t like driving at night anymore due to vision and nerves, but they are still soldiering on.
 Homer, your parents had something extremely rare in people who are getting older. Self awareness and common senseÂ
Yeah, pretty lucky we didn't have to deal with fighting and resentment of having their driving privilege taken away. People forget that it's a privilege.
We're also very fortunate that my mom's life long friend is able to take care of her, take her to doctor appointments, do groceries, etc.. Lives at the house rent free, but more than pays for itself in the care she provides. Makes it a no brainer for me to come stay here for a few weeks so she can have a break to visit family. Working from home makes that easier too. None of us want her to be in a long term care home.
My parents are, luckily, still healthy and with it at their advanced age. My mum’s dad, when in his mid-80s, wanted to stop driving but knew my grandma would push him to keep driving because (a) she didn’t, (b) because of this didn’t know how difficult it was, and (c) didn’t want to lose the independence of having a driver. My mum had him ask the doctor to tell her he shouldn’t be driving anymore because she would believe him and accept it as fact. It worked, and all were relieved (none more so that my very sensible grandpa who knew he shouldn’t be driving anymore). My parents are now older than this and don’t like driving at night anymore due to vision and nerves, but they are still soldiering on.
 Homer, your parents had something extremely rare in people who are getting older. Self awareness and common senseÂ
Yeah, pretty lucky we didn't have to deal with fighting and resentment of having their driving privilege taken away. People forget that it's a privilege.
We're also very fortunate that my mom's life long friend is able to take care of her, take her to doctor appointments, do groceries, etc.. Lives at the house rent free, but more than pays for itself in the care she provides. Makes it a no brainer for me to come stay here for a few weeks so she can have a break to visit family. Working from home makes that easier too. None of us want her to be in a long term care home.
