A Comfort Keepers Caregiver in La Porte, IN and the Surrounding Area Can Help
A caregiver in La Porte, IN can provide support for seniors when it’s time to stop driving
It can be very difficult for seniors and their family members to talk about when it’s time for La Porte seniors to stop driving. For many seniors driving means independence and the ability to live without restrictions. Giving up the freedom of driving can be tough. And it can be tough for family members to discuss with their senior loved ones why it’s time for them to stop driving.
The issue with knowing when to take away the keys is that it is often sudden and hard to notice. There might be incidents, close calls or violations that can signal a problem, but ultimately it’s hard to tell. A caregiver can be a big help to both seniors and families because a caregiver can notice small behavioral changes and problems that can signal when it’s time to take the keys.
The decline in physical abilities is often what gets in the way for seniors. Arthritis can limit the full range of motion needed to drive, while lack of physical activity may delay responses.
Hearing loss plays a large role, as one-third of seniors have hearing loss. This can affect the ability to hear horns, screeching tires, sirens, and other sounds that alert someone to potential danger.
Vision is one of the main areas that negatively impact driving. Aging often impairs peripheral vision and focus. Seniors are also more likely to get cataracts, glaucoma or other ocular diseases.
Side effects caused by medication can also impair driving, ranging from drowsiness to blurred vision. Some medications can even zap the focus of your loved one and leave them distracted on the road.
How A Caregiver Can Help Your Senior Loved One
Nobody wants to take away the car keys from their loved one, but it’s absolutely necessary to act before your loved one becomes a danger to him or herself and others on the road. If your senior loved one is afraid of being stuck at home or being dependent on someone else a caregiver can help ensure that your loved one still has the mobility they want. Caregivers can help arrange transportation for seniors to Al’s Supermarket or other local stores as well as doctor’s appointments, hairdressing appointments, and to run errands. Your loved one in La Porte doesn’t have to stop living just because it’s time for them to stop driving.
If you have a parent or a senior loved one in La Porte, IN that could benefit from having a senior caregiver call us today to find out more about the many services our caregivers offer and how they can help your loved one remain happy and healthy at home.
