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@lg2688, you might find these blog posts from Mayo Clinic experts to be helpful: - What's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1611191/

Discussion: Conflicting message from doctor about husband's driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2 11:27am

If the doctor said your husband should stop driving, then he should. The doctor is letting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1602766/

Discussion: Conflicting message from doctor about husband's driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 21 6:03am

@n82821 No you are not alone, in this journey. First up, congrats on 70 years. WOW,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1577206/

Discussion: Dealing with a Spouse with a “Mild Cognitive Impairment”

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 18 7:39am

Here are a couple of experts blog posts from the directors of the HABIT program at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1433966/

Discussion: Driving with MCI

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 8, 2025

Just the driving test at the DMV. There are safety driving classes that AARP sponsors.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365493/

Discussion: Driving-and when to stop

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 7, 2025

I love the idea of "driving practice". Losing driving privileges is huge.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367624/

Discussion: How fast does this progress??

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 10, 2025

Your local hospital group or health care system should be able to direct you to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1601956/

Discussion: Conflicting message from doctor about husband's driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 19 7:40pm

I found this information on the AAA website about driving and cognitive impairment: - Driving &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/112887/

Discussion: Introductions: Are you caring for someone with dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 21, 2016

My husband has Lewy Body Dementia. We went through the driving evaluation, and he passed. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013070/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

Another point about driving Your doctor can prescribe an occupational therapy session specifically focused on driving....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489764/

Discussion: What things change with a diagnosis from MCI to Alzheimer’s?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 24 3:30am

One more thing! Life 360 also provides a weekly driving report for those of you who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034630/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed MCI: He is in denial and personality is changing

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

@edj1950 , I knew that if my dad was thinking clearly, he would not approve of...

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Discussion: The Driver's License Discussion...

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

What an incredibly difficult situation! I did some digging and found some sites that might offer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152572/

Discussion: Dad won't let go of driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

He did pass a recent driver’s test at the DMV, however, he has had a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763768/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

driving

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Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: May 26, 2024

Hi JoDee. The subject of driving is a tough one. Everyone figures out different ways to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288329/

Discussion: Early Onset Alzheimer's: Driving and staying home alone

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 6, 2020

Here are a few related discussions that you might find helpful: - Anyone felt frustrated with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203343/

Discussion: How to get diagnosis and or help

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 3, 2025

I wrote this some time ago but I will suggest it again in case it helps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160043/

Discussion: Dad won't let go of driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

I initially used a driving school too. I found they were too lenient. Also they cannot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876467/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Ask your doctor to send an order to a driving rehabilitation program to perform tests to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882683/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

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