Gabriel Mizrahi
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And apparently some healthcare systems with geriatric practices also offer a similar type of program. Now, these programs are independent and they basically assess a person's ability to drive safely by going out with them and observing them driving. And Pam said that sometimes the senior is more likely to listen to someone from one of these organizations
And apparently some healthcare systems with geriatric practices also offer a similar type of program. Now, these programs are independent and they basically assess a person's ability to drive safely by going out with them and observing them driving. And Pam said that sometimes the senior is more likely to listen to someone from one of these organizations
And apparently some healthcare systems with geriatric practices also offer a similar type of program. Now, these programs are independent and they basically assess a person's ability to drive safely by going out with them and observing them driving. And Pam said that sometimes the senior is more likely to listen to someone from one of these organizations
then their child who's going, mom, no more driving for you. Sorry, you have to give it up.
then their child who's going, mom, no more driving for you. Sorry, you have to give it up.
then their child who's going, mom, no more driving for you. Sorry, you have to give it up.
Also, when you tell her physician about what's been going on, they might go, okay, absolutely no more driving. You have to give up your driver's license, not safe. And if so, Pam's advice is just let the doctor be the bad guy and you and your sister enforce that decision.
Also, when you tell her physician about what's been going on, they might go, okay, absolutely no more driving. You have to give up your driver's license, not safe. And if so, Pam's advice is just let the doctor be the bad guy and you and your sister enforce that decision.
Also, when you tell her physician about what's been going on, they might go, okay, absolutely no more driving. You have to give up your driver's license, not safe. And if so, Pam's advice is just let the doctor be the bad guy and you and your sister enforce that decision.
And then Pam threw out a bunch of other good ideas for aging parents. If your mom declines physically, you could get her a device to wear, you know, like one of those life alert products, something like that. If she falls, she just pushes a button and that'll call you and emergency services in one go. Kind of great.
And then Pam threw out a bunch of other good ideas for aging parents. If your mom declines physically, you could get her a device to wear, you know, like one of those life alert products, something like that. If she falls, she just pushes a button and that'll call you and emergency services in one go. Kind of great.
And then Pam threw out a bunch of other good ideas for aging parents. If your mom declines physically, you could get her a device to wear, you know, like one of those life alert products, something like that. If she falls, she just pushes a button and that'll call you and emergency services in one go. Kind of great.
Just took me back to 1993 watching TV at home. 1987 or whatever. Was it earlier than that?
Just took me back to 1993 watching TV at home. 1987 or whatever. Was it earlier than that?
Just took me back to 1993 watching TV at home. 1987 or whatever. Was it earlier than that?
And if your mom forgets to take her medication, Pam said that there are these automatic medication dispensers that'll contact you if her medication is not taken, or at least if it doesn't leave the dispenser, which is kind of amazing. I never heard of this. You can also ask her physician if they can tell from the exam whether it looks like she's been taking her medications consistently.
And if your mom forgets to take her medication, Pam said that there are these automatic medication dispensers that'll contact you if her medication is not taken, or at least if it doesn't leave the dispenser, which is kind of amazing. I never heard of this. You can also ask her physician if they can tell from the exam whether it looks like she's been taking her medications consistently.
And if your mom forgets to take her medication, Pam said that there are these automatic medication dispensers that'll contact you if her medication is not taken, or at least if it doesn't leave the dispenser, which is kind of amazing. I never heard of this. You can also ask her physician if they can tell from the exam whether it looks like she's been taking her medications consistently.
And by the way, this is another reason that it's important to get a formal assessment by a doctor because that will help you know what she needs and it'll inform all of the planning for her future. I just want to quote Pam here. She said something really important. You're entering a phase of your mom's life that can sometimes be fraught with difficulty.
And by the way, this is another reason that it's important to get a formal assessment by a doctor because that will help you know what she needs and it'll inform all of the planning for her future. I just want to quote Pam here. She said something really important. You're entering a phase of your mom's life that can sometimes be fraught with difficulty.