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She had heart issue plus high blood pressure issues, but they are now under control. She wants to drive again but my brother, who lives with her does not want her to. She has sound mind and she is 83.
Go for a drive with your mom. If she doesn’t have any cognitive issues and her reaction times are ok, she is probably safe to drive. She can also find a “55 Alive” course in her area which I believe is sponsored by AARP and is a mini driving course for senior drivers. If you notice that she has poor reaction times to red or green lights, has trouble getting into or out of parking spaces or has problems handling other drivers on the road, then you need to have a conversation with her about driving.
Your brother doesn't want your mother driving again, okay. Why not?
With respect to him and his stress levels, you and your brother don't "let" your mother drive. She drives under licence from the government, not from you; and if her doctor, her insurer and the relevant authorities say it's fine, then it's her decision.
That's not to say that retiring with her record intact might not be a better decision than waiting until there's a problem, of course. Does she have access to alternative forms of transport?
Did her doctor restrict her when she had her issue and has now released her?
If she wants to assure brother that she is fine, then she could look into a refresher course. Maybe her doctor would order her some PT or OT to build up her strength.
Why is brother living with her? Is that something she wants?
it depends on the state. Some states issue licenses that are good for like 50 years before they have to be renewed. California makes you renew every 4 years and most of us can do it by mail. BUT everyone over 70 has to renew in person. However.....unless they fail the vision test or have been reported as an unsafe driver by a doctor or law enforcement, they do not have to take a driving test, they only take a vision test.
whatitis, blood pressure that is under control shouldn't stop a person from driving, heavens there are even 25 year olds that have such a condition.
As to the heart issue, did your Mom have a heart attack? I remember when my Dad did when he was in his late 80's, the doctor had him stop driving for a few months. After that Dad was allowed by his doctor to drive again.
What eventually stopped both my parents from driving was lack of good vision and physical issues, such as putting on the brake .
If your Mom has always been a safe driver, let her try her hand at driving again. But short trips until she gets use to being on the road, again.
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
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APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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With respect to him and his stress levels, you and your brother don't "let" your mother drive. She drives under licence from the government, not from you; and if her doctor, her insurer and the relevant authorities say it's fine, then it's her decision.
That's not to say that retiring with her record intact might not be a better decision than waiting until there's a problem, of course. Does she have access to alternative forms of transport?
Did her doctor restrict her when she had her issue and has now released her?
If she wants to assure brother that she is fine, then she could look into a refresher course. Maybe her doctor would order her some PT or OT to build up her strength.
Why is brother living with her? Is that something she wants?
I’m afraid I have more questions than answers.
As to the heart issue, did your Mom have a heart attack? I remember when my Dad did when he was in his late 80's, the doctor had him stop driving for a few months. After that Dad was allowed by his doctor to drive again.
What eventually stopped both my parents from driving was lack of good vision and physical issues, such as putting on the brake .
If your Mom has always been a safe driver, let her try her hand at driving again. But short trips until she gets use to being on the road, again.