The car was important …it was a symbol … independence, wealth, power …” Questions: • In your view, what are the traditional values enshrined in the symbolism of the automobile? What views does your loved one hold? • How do emotional ties to driving impact the driving cessation process? Changing the Emphasis: • What if the main character of this story was Grandma instead of Grandpa? How might these. [...] Driving around aimlessly, or cruising, was part of North American culture in the 1950s and 60s and many songs from that era extol the virtues of the automobile and its place in the lives of young people at that time. [...] Please refer to the card the left pocket titled The As- sessment Process for details about the regulations and procedures specific to your jurisdiction. [...] Although a person in the early stages of dementia may still be safe on the road (Fox, Bowden, Bashford, & Smith, 1997), due to the progressive nature of the disease and its affect on the abilities critical to safe driving, planning for eventual cessation must occur. [...] Questions: • Why might a driver be reluctant to use alternative forms of transportation? • What are some of the reasons older drivers keep driving per- haps beyond the time when it is safe to do so? • What are the benefits to using alternative options? • What alternatives to driving are there in your community? • Do you have a plan in place for when your loved one is no longer able to drive? Chang.
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