When is it time for an older driver to give up the
\nkeys? That’s a question faced by senior citizens
\nand their adult children every day.<\/p>\n
William Collins and his team at Parents Are Key
\nin Glens Falls are nationally certified to help older
\ndrivers and their family deal with the issues and
\nchallenges of age related diminished driving skills.<\/p>\n
“When elderly parents get to the point where
\nthey’re having trouble driving safely, it’s often
\ntime for family to step in,” said Collins. “Many
\ntimes doctors, attorneys and insurance agents
\nare asked to intervene but that’s a very difficult
\ndiscussion to have and can often lead to unwanted
\nresentment.”
\nParents Are Key (a division of Trinity Elder
\nCare) was started to specifically address the issue
\nof elderly drivers and their ability to continue
\ndriving safely on our roads.
\nAccording to Collins, no other business within
\na five-hour radius of Glens Falls\/Saratoga offers
\nthis service.<\/p>\n
This comprehensive assessment is conducted
\nin the comfort of a client’s own home, to assess
\ntheir cognitive and physical ability to drive safely.
\nAn actual driving exercise is also conducted in
\ntheir own vehicle to insure proper safety and
\ndriving procedures are clearly understood and
\nfollowed.<\/p>\n
This self-assessment provides a functional
\nbaseline of one’s ability to continue driving
\nsafely, as well as providing the individual and
\ntheir family the information necessary to make an
\ninformed decision regarding their driving future.<\/p>\n
At the conclusion, a finding of “at risk” or “not
\nat risk” of a future motor vehicle accident is made
\nbased on the collective data. Of the clients determined
\nto be “at risk,” 70 percent will voluntarily
\nretire from driving when the results are personally
\nreviewed, Collins said.
\nAll results remain confidential.<\/p>\n
“The ultimate goal is not to take away driving
\nopportunities of older drivers, but rather to offer
\nsuggestions on how to recognize and compensate
\nfor diminishing skills so our seniors can remain on
\nthe roadways as safe drivers, should they choose
\nto do so,” said Collins.<\/p>\n
“It’s often hard to tell a parent that they
\nshouldn’t be driving anymore. Under this program,
\nit becomes their choice to retire while preserving
\ntheir dignity and peace within the family.”<\/p>\n
Further information can be obtained from
\nParents Are Key at 798-4742.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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