Being able to drive is a symbol of freedom for many older adults, but caregivers often worry about the risk of declining motor skills and cognition among senior drivers. If you’re concerned about whether an elderly driver should still be behind the wheel, there are some easy ways to assess driving skills.
Once you’ve identified concerns, you can take action to increase safety for aging parents both on and off the road.
To help determine if your aging parent should still be behind the wheel, you can run through the following steps.