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I have same problem with my 80 yr old husband. He knows he can’t handle any traffic but insists he drive us to church 8 blocks away which includes parking while I hold my breath. I have had this problem with my parents and did it wrong once and right the second time. First time we took away the keys, it was both a constant fight and painful to us all. When we finally sold my mother’s car it broke her heart and I would never take that symbol of freedom away again! The second time my brother did something so the car wouldn’t work and dad accepted that the car needed to be fixed and would then forget about taking his car. That scenario worked well over and over and eventually…
My husband is content with his short drives but I know it will end soon but I will never take his keys or car away.
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My husband has MCI and is still driving. No one suggested a test...yet. I drive us wherever we have to go if it's any distance. He still drives to familiar places but needs to be reminded of the route multiple times before he goes. I have a question about your brother's solution. Did your dad try to have the car repaired? Did he call a repair shop to pick up the car? If so, how did you guys handle that? I'm just thinking ahead and trying to plan out some options.
I'm sorry you're going through this with your husband. My husband is 77 and has been losing his memory for several years, but we just got this diagnosis a few months ago. Finally. Good luck to you.