Dear Annie:
I just read a response to a letter about an 88-year-old driving a car. Here’s mine.
I became increasingly concerned about my husband driving. He has a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment. We discussed this with his doctor, who ordered a driving evaluation by an occupational therapist. The OT specializes in doing evaluations for various medical situations to see if a driver is safe, unsafe or can be made safe with adaptations.
My husband’s evaluation left him without driving privileges. It was an emotional blow for both of us, yet he is coping with his typical dignity. We were grateful for the objective evaluation. It wasn’t me telling my husband that he can’t drive.
This might be a helpful option for other families.
A relieved and loving wife. — Safe and Sound
Dear Safe and Sound:
Having an independent expert deliver the bad news to a spouse has so many advantages over having the news delivered by a nagging spouse, even if the nagging is done out of love. Thank you for sharing your story.
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