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At what age do you stop driving?

Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 14 2:21pm | Replies (75)

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@bunnybear

I have decided to voluntarily give up driving at 83. I have signed a lease and am moving to the same town as my daughters. The complex I’m moving to is for independent living. They offer trips to the grocery store every other week and to doctor’s appointments once a week. My daughters will be very near and seem excited to include me in their lives. So I just think now is the time to get rid of all that expense and the possibility of serious injury to myself/others b/c while I’m still perfectly able to drive, I know my reflexes are not what they once were. I’ve always used public transport when I’ve travelled to the great cities overseas and also when visiting my daughters (there is a great light rail system where I will be). So now is the time to make the big change! I realize it will take some getting used to, but better now than later as I don’t seem to be getting younger🙄

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Hmmm. From what I understand none of us are getting any younger. We are just at different points on our life's journey.
Congratulations on what sounds like a good decision.
Here, in this town, "independent living" means you'll be doing all your own cooking and laundry; is that what your new location will entail?
May it go well for you.