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The Conversation Starter
At each Fearless Caregiver Conference I can be certain that a
particular question will always be asked. It will be something about
“taking the keys away” from a loved one. I make sure that it is
saved for the last half hour of the session or else we won’t be able to
discuss anything else.
Like the young man at the recent Nashville event who said he knows he
needs to get his mother living with mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease to stop
driving, but doesn’t know how to do so...continued
Take
care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Feature Article |
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Driving: When Aging Illness Makes it
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By Sandra Ray, Staff Writer
Many individuals believe getting that first
driver’s license a right of passage – a testament that adulthood and
freedom have arrived. In light of increased scrutiny and legislation
concerning older drivers, caregivers and aging patients are both
starting to wonder when to continue driving, when to slow down, and
when to stop driving altogether. Physicians have joined in the ranks
of those who are questioning the safety of older adults behind the
wheel of a car.
There are valid reasons for concern. The Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) states that drivers over age 75 have
the highest motor vehicle fatality rate than any other driving group
with the exception of drivers under 25.
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Guest Column |
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Alzheimer's: Holding On To The Dignity |
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By Brenda Race
I think one of the hardest tasks of love for a caregiver to an
Alzheimer's patient, is trying to help them maintain their dignity.
Dignity is defined as: the quality or state of being worthy, honored or
esteemed. As role of the caregiver, we have taken on a task which
sometimes seems unbearable. We often rush through what we feel needs to
be done, giving little thought to the feelings that remain in those we
are caring for. It is so important to remember that this is still a
person who has feelings no matter what form they take. ...continued
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My sister and I were desperate. We knew our dad's
driving skills had greatly diminished. He was the type of person who
didn't want to be a burden of any kind and wanted to take care of
himself. Since he would give a person the shirt off his back, we asked
him if my sister could borrow his car because her car was in need of
repair. He did, and we never gave it back to him. It seemed the kindest
way to do it and it worked for us.
Kathleen R.
One of the hardest things for my girlfriend who had
metastatic bone cancer was not being able to drive herself around.
She felt helpless and not in
control. It was a huge
source of upset for this very independent lady.
So, whenever I would take her either to the store or to the
doctor or chemo, I would ask her what way she wanted to go and she got
tell me the exact route to take. It
became a total source of amusement to both of us.
Sharon R.
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Carenotes |
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Hello,
I'm searching for literature/poetry/spiritual
meditations to read to my terminally ill mom. Do you have any
recommendations?
Thanks, J
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Educate yourself &
other caregivers on any prescription drugs given to a loved one. The
internet is wonderful to help you...continued
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