Family members can help to preserve their loved one's skills and strengths by identifying areas of satisfaction and pleasure. Enabling your loved one to participate in activities which they have enjoyed their whole life can help to reduce agitation, improve their ability to cope with disease, and increase their sense of dignity. For example, if your loved one used to enjoy painting or gardening, set time aside to participate in these activities in a way that is safe and manageable. Activities that are as simple as being around pets, going for walks, and listening to music can help to positively structure time and enhance quality of life.

Lastly, watching video biographies are a great way to spend time with your loved one. Video biographies are old photographs that are videotaped and narrated by family members. These videos can often help to reduce agitation during a visit and possibly help to spark memory of person suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. There is a lot of room for creativity in constructing video biographies as well as opportunity to include multiple generations of family members in process.

Car accidents

Stopping in traffic for no apparent reason.

Getting confused between brake and gas pedals

Getting a ticket for moving violations

Getting lost when places are familiar

Getting agitated or irritated when they are driving

Not anticipating dangerous situations

Delayed responses to unexpected situations

Driving at inappropriate speeds

Incorrect signaling

Getting confused at exists

Switching into a wrong lane

If some of warning signs above are present, then it's time for family members to gather and discuss problem. Sometimes it is easier to be together to face a difficult decision and intervene at an early stage when signs of impairment are not yet critical.

The accident rate for drivers 85 years old and over is nine times higher than drivers between ages 25 and 69. The primary care giver may perform routine exams to assess ability and skills of patient and conform to state and local restrictions and laws. If you are concerned about your loved one's driving, take measures to keep him and others safe on road.

You may find some additional information by finding a specialist in your area and you can contact Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (1-800-290-2344), ADRS Your local Department of Motor Vehicles may also be able to help you on this subject.