Losing one’s driving privilege is one of the hardest things for the elderly. A symbolic rite of passage, it signifies a transition from independence to dependence, amplifying one’s sense of personal inferiority associated with aging. However, when a senior’s health conditions become an endangerment to others on the road as well as to himself, it’s time to take the keys away no matter how manipulative the loved one can get. Tantrums, threats of suicide, stubborn refusal to surrender the keys, abusive name-calling, and other aggressive behaviors can be very intimidating to a family member who’s not used to the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia, but a seasoned caregiver is no stranger to this scenario.
If you’ve already had a difficult conversation with your elderly loved one and it didn’t go well, don’t beat yourself up. Recognize that it’s the illness — Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia — that impairs your elderly loved one’s judgment about his own driving abilities. It’s never too late to call on A-1 Home Care to meet your parents’ transportation needs. A highly skilled and experienced caregiver can help you confront resistance whenever your parent or grandparent’s behavior gets aggressive. In-home care also entails meal preparation, bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, companion care, and more.
A-1 Home Care conducts thorough DMV checks, criminal background investigations, and professional reference verifications. Because it’s licensed, bonded, and insured, A-1 Home Care’s certified home health aides (C.H.H.A.s), certified nurse assistants (C.N.A.s), licensed vocational nurses (L.V.N.s), domestic care workers and hospice care aides are extensively screened for senior safety. Not only are our caregivers highly skilled and experienced, but they are also part of A-1 Home Care’s team because of their compassion and the unique talents they bring to the table. A-1 Home Care brings exceptional caregiving services to communities in Los Angeles and Orange County.
To find respite care in your area, call A-1 Home Care at (562) 929-8400 or (949) 650-3800 or visit https://www.a-1homecare.com/ for more details.
