One of the most important hits to a senior's psyche is that the loss of a driver's licence . this is often because having a drive...
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of the most important hits to a senior's psyche is that the loss of a driver's
licence . this is often because having a driver's licence and car gives us a
way of freedom, freedom to return and go as we please. albeit we do not go
anywhere, knowing we will is enough. Imagine if you lost your driver's license?
How would you affect that? That's how a senior feels too, only it's worse
because they know they'll never catch on back. This thought can cause
depression, anger, and a devastating blow to self-confidence, self-worth, and
identity.
When
hiring a caregiver confirm they know that once they drive the client's car that
the loss of the driver's licence isn't as big of a deal because it would be if
they felt stuck, unable to urge out or go anywhere. After a short time elderly
folks become comfortable, happy, even animated in their conversations, enjoying
being driven around or being "chauffeured" as they wish to say.
An
acquaintance of mine in Camarillo who collaborated with me to write down this
text features a tragic story. Years ago his grandmother pulled out of community
pool parking zone - pulled right ahead a dumper , she died instantly. The
dumper driver was so distraught he came to the funeral to apologize. The family
forgave him, as he cried saying how sorry he was that it happened, albeit
everyone knew it had been not his fault.
A
friend of his took the keys faraway from their father because while they were
driving around together the daddy stopped within the middle of the freeway to
point to something on a mountain, forgetting he was driving on the freeway, and
almost killed them both, and another sibling. the daddy was devastated he lost
use of the car, they probably saved his life and he lived another 10-years to
ascertain his grandchildren finish college.
We
know of numerous stories like these, but sometimes the DMV or court won't
deduct the license until there's a horrible accident or too many moving
violations. There are far too many stories of seniors accidentally hitting the
gas rather than the brake and running into a building, tree ditch, pole or
pedestrian.
Due
to liability issues, it is vital to seek out caregivers who can drive clients
within the client's car for insurance purposes. This tends to figure out well
for all concerned. And, always remember to treat this sensitive issue very
carefully and with understanding.
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