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Kia recalls over 250000 cars for engine fire risk: The US fined Kia and affiliated automaker Hyundai last week for delaying recalls.
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Dementia and Driving...what happens if you talk to your loved one about the cessation of their driving and that discussion does not go very well?![]()
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There are some older individuals that give up driving easily, particularly if they live in an area where there is public transportation. However, you should be prepared that your loved one has no intention of every stopping their driving. Your loved one probably does not know that their driving is not good. Dementia and Alzheimers symptoms creep up on people. It's much akin to gaining 50 pounds over 2 years. You eventually see the problem, but you wonder how you got there. Just be patient, but make sure your loved one understands your position on their driving. You cannot be too blunt...be kind and understand why the older individual wants to continue driving. The loss of independence can have very detrimental effects on people. You can also ask a trusted family member or an attorney to step in to help them understand the liability of continued driving.![]()
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Don't blame yourself if the conversation does not go well. Many older drivers will continue driving despite having a revoked license, no insurance and no licensing of their vehicle. Not having these does not physically stop them from driving. Many times the absolutely only thing you can do is to physically disable the vehicle. You can remove the line to the battery, removed the battery or many other things, including taking the keys if at all possible.![]()
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The most important thing you can do is to help older individuals getting transportation to avoid the loss of independence. ![]()
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Ask a respected family authority figure or your attorney to reinforce the message about not driving.![]()
If the conversation does not go well, do not blame yourself. The disease can impair insight and judgment, making it difficult for people to understand that their driving is no longer safe. Also the disease can cause mood and personality changes that make reactions more pronounced.![]()
As a last resort, take away the car keys, disable the car or consider selling the car. When you do any of these things, be sure to provide safe, reliable alternative transportation.
News You Can Use
Johns Hopkins Sophomore Killed And Older Driver Safety
WYPR.org – August 10, 2015
Mother of Fatal Crash Victim Teaches Elderly Driver Safety
Baltimore.CBSLocal.com – August 10, 2015
Mother of Maryland Crash Victim Now Teaching Elderly Drivers
FoxBaltimore.com – August 9, 2015
Full Episode: Maryland’s News This Week, Sunday, August 9, 2015
WBALTV.com – August 9, 2015
Bicyclist Remembered Four Years After Crash [VIDEO]
WBALTV.com – August 9, 2015
Mother of Bicyclist Killed in Car Accident Helps Educate Elderly Drivers
BaltimoreSun.com – August 9, 2015
AFODS Publishes 2013 Policy Brief
Baltimore Sun Editorial: Dangers of Older Drivers
JHU Public Health Magazine: End of the Road