Geriatric Care Management Blog

In past blog postings I have talked about transitions that challenge older adults and their children.  High on the list are refitting a home to accommodate the diminishing capabilities of an older adult who still can live independently.  Also, I have talked about how to make the decision to move to a senior residential facility and leave home altogether.  In this posting, I would like to share with you what I have learned as a geriatric care manager in the form of suggested steps you may consider as you have “the talk” about your older adult’s driving.

The first step for you as a caregiver anticipating this conversation is to simply start thinking concretely about how you would like to be approached with the subject.  This is a real role reversal in the parent-child relationship, and it requires sensitivity, and it can be helpful to think about how you would want to be approached if you were in your parent’s shoes.  You may also recognize that this is not just a conversation you can have with your...