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In our experience, one of the most difficult decisions is knowing when to stop driving, ... or knowing when to take away your loved one's keys. In the South, the loss of one's ability to drive is often linked with a loss of independence. When an individual is diagnosed with dementia, one of the first concerns families and/or caregivers face is whether or not your loved one should drive. A diagnosis of dementia may or may not mean that he or she cannot drive safely. It does, however, mean that the situation should be monitored. In Northwest Georgia and Southeast Tennessee, one option is to have your loved one participate in the "Wheels to Independence" program at Siskin Hospital's Driving Evaluation & Training Program (Chattanooga). You can contact that program at 423-634-1400.
There are many resources available to help you with this decision. Among them are the following:
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