CarFit Can Help Keep Seniors Safe on the Road Longer
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Q. My father has had Parkinson’s for five years now. He is a little shaky and is starting to experience some of the mobility and speech problems that are typical as the disease progresses. His mind is as sharp as ever, though, and he still wants to enjoy his retirement while he can.
My dad’s dream is to drive across the country and visit as many cities as possible. He could never do it before because he never had enough vacation time. Now that he is free to do what he wishes with his time, he is anxious to get on the road.
My dad is usually the one in the driver’s seat when we go anywhere and doesn’t like anyone else to drive his car, even my mom. My mother and my sisters and I are concerned that he shouldn’t be driving such a distance (or driving at all, for that matter), with his Parkinson’s symptoms. I know giving up driving altogether will be too much for him to bear right now, especially since he is intent on taking
this trip. Do you have any suggestions for what we should do in this situation?
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Critter Corner: Adaptive Equipment Can Increase Driver Safety
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My sister loves to drive her Mini Cooper with the roof down when the weather is nice outside. She has some physical ailments that I feel make it unsafe for her to drive, though. This makes me worry when she is on the road. For instance, due to neck pain, her peripheral vision is affected. She also has plantar fasciitis which makes pushing the gas and brake pedal painful, and her vision and hearing
aren’t what they used to be. It would be a shame to take the joy of driving the car that she loves so much away. Are there any modifications that you know of that she could make to help with her physical challenges when it comes to driving?
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