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Well, taking on tasks he can't do any longer probably just reminds him of any plumbing problem with a drain he's ever fixed in his life. ;) THAT I wouldn't be worried about. We can't stop people from trying to do things that can no longer accomplish, right? He would be very resentful of that. I sure would be.
The big problem is his driving. If you believe he is unsafe to drive alone, then he can't drive alone. If you believe he's unsafe even with you with him running interference? Then you've got to take away the keys.
If he has a serious accident, it's your home and all your assets on the line, even with the best car insurance on Planet Earth. That's just the practical, scare-your-pants-off financial end of it. The REAL "end of it" is that he may be endangering others...some mom with two kids in the car...a pedestrian...or, if he gets the brake and gas mixed up? People innocently drinking their Starbuck's in a street cafe.
In this one issue, if in no other, you have to take the lead. If he's unsafe to drive? He doesn't drive. Period.
My mom wasn't safe to drive but she drove anyway. She got into an accident, it was her fault, and she was sued. That was the beginning of the end for her because it was so stressful and so upsetting.
SunnyG13, let him keep doing the tasks, keep him busy, he needs to keep using his mind otherwise he will just sit in a chair and give up. Find non-complex things that you know he could do to help you around the house, guys like to feel they are contributing to the household. Even opening a tight jar lid makes them feel proud :)
What do you mean by his driving is not what it should be? Is he more cautious? Nothing wrong with that. Is he driving slower than he use to? Nothing wrong with that as long as he is driving at the posted speed limit. Is his parking off center? Nothing wrong with that, lot of younger people can't get between the lines. Or is he mixing up his directions? Not seeing a Stop sign or red light? Pulling out into traffic without looking?
If you live here in the States, the American Automobile Association has senior driving courses that would be useful.
Fl has a reporting form at the following url. http://flhsmv.gov/FloridaGrandDriver/reportUnsafeDriver.html Reporter remains anonymous. U of Fl has developed an eval test for the caregiver to take to help make a decision if you have doubts about reporting. https://ufhealth.org/news/2013/uf-develops-online-screening-tool-help-caregivers-identify-risk-older-drivers I asked the doc to order a test for my husband last wed because of his memory problems and she said " Don't you ride with him when he drives? You can tell him when to turn." Sheesh. Sorry, I just posted this somewhere else by accident so you may see it twice.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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The big problem is his driving. If you believe he is unsafe to drive alone, then he can't drive alone. If you believe he's unsafe even with you with him running interference? Then you've got to take away the keys.
If he has a serious accident, it's your home and all your assets on the line, even with the best car insurance on Planet Earth. That's just the practical, scare-your-pants-off financial end of it. The REAL "end of it" is that he may be endangering others...some mom with two kids in the car...a pedestrian...or, if he gets the brake and gas mixed up? People innocently drinking their Starbuck's in a street cafe.
In this one issue, if in no other, you have to take the lead. If he's unsafe to drive? He doesn't drive. Period.
What do you mean by his driving is not what it should be? Is he more cautious? Nothing wrong with that. Is he driving slower than he use to? Nothing wrong with that as long as he is driving at the posted speed limit. Is his parking off center? Nothing wrong with that, lot of younger people can't get between the lines. Or is he mixing up his directions? Not seeing a Stop sign or red light? Pulling out into traffic without looking?
If you live here in the States, the American Automobile Association has senior driving courses that would be useful.
Sorry, I just posted this somewhere else by accident so you may see it twice.