We’re a society that’s always on the go, and being able to get out wherever and whenever on a whim is one of the most pleasurable liberties we enjoy as adults. However, as we grow older, driving commonly becomes risky for a number of reasons, and the time inevitably presents itself when the daunting conversation must be held to encourage a senior to give up the car keys. Not surprisingly, many seniors are unwilling to give up driving and the self-reliance it represents.
So what’s the best way to discuss driving fears with a senior family member? The St. Louis home care team at Compassionate Nursing Services suggests taking it a single step at a time:
At Compassionate Nursing Services, our St. Louis home care team helps seniors continue to be independent by supplying safe, dependable escorted transportation per each individual’s desired schedule. If the senior has a regular hair appointment every Wednesday morning, lunch at the corner café every Friday, and a book club meeting on Saturdays, all of these activities can seamlessly continue, regardless of his or her ability to drive. Contact us at 314-432-4312 to learn more about our professional senior transportation services St. Louis, MO and the surrounding areas depend on for senior loved ones.
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