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Still Driving?
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I am curious to hear how you all are dealing with driving, and when you know to stop.

posted June 20, 2016
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I'm no longer driving. I gave up my keys 4 yrs ago. My first hint was my hands & arms up to my shoulder would begin to tremor so badly I'd return home. Then I began to become confused about where I was and mixing up red & green lights (bad). The kicker was when I almost hit a line of parked cars & then ran my car up onto a median. I miss driving everyday but I was just too dangerous. Now I use bus, driver service for disabled, or my wonderful family & friends.

posted July 5, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

You stop driving when you feel you are a danger to others and to yourself

posted July 2, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

This issue has created quite a lot of stress for both my husband (who has Paekinson's) and myself. I have discovered that there is an Eastern Seals Mobility Center, in Meriden Connecticut, that does complete driving evaluations. It includes some cognitive testing, testing on a driving simulator, coordination testing and, if all of those are passed successfully, a road test on their dual brake vehicle. We are going to try this and let a third part make this very important decision.

posted June 22, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

He is angry with himself. At some point you should see him back off from the anger and realize that this is a partnership and that he is lucky to have you.....

posted October 28, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hubby stopped when he started scaring me & his doctors advised it. He's never complained but I know it was a blow. It makes my life harder as well.

posted July 23, 2016

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