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Why Shouldn’t Your Dad Drive?

Have you questioned your dad about his ability to drive? If his car has unexplained scratches or dings, find out how he got them. He may be embarrassed to admit he has difficulty judging distance when he’s pulling into his garage. It happens.

Older adults have a variety of reasons leading to the decision to stop driving. If your dad has arthritis, pain in his hips, back, and neck may make it hard for him to check his blind spots thoroughly.

He shouldn’t drive again if he’s not checking around him before changing lanes, pulling out, turning a corner, or backing up. Even with some of today’s automotive technology, driving isn’t safe if he can’t see over his shoulders.

Does your dad take medications? Prescription pills that cause dizziness, drowsiness, or nausea are indicators he shouldn’t drive anymore. If he takes pills and they impact how he feels, it’s best not to get behind the wheel until he knows how long the side effects last and how bad they get.

Your dad went for an eye exam and learned his peripheral vision has diminished. He might have been told he has an eye disease like glaucoma, cataracts, or macular degeneration. If his eye doctor says he shouldn’t drive, make sure he has a ride when needed.

Home Care Aides Can Drive Him

Support your dad by hiring companion care at home. With caregivers available to drive your dad around, he doesn’t have to risk his and other people’s safety by getting behind the wheel.

Care aides are also available to escort him into his medical appointments. If he doesn’t want to sit in the waiting room by himself, he can have his caregiver accompany him. Caregivers can take your dad shopping or join him for lunch at his favorite restaurant.

Home Care pairs your dad with a professional caregiver as often as needed. His caregiver can drive him to and from area businesses and medical offices. He’ll have someone to help him walk into the building and take elevators if needed.

Home care services pair your dad with a professional caregiver as often as needed. His caregiver can drive him to and from area businesses and medical offices. He’ll have someone to help him walk into the building and take elevators if needed.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Care in Daly City, CA, contact the friendly staff at Home Care Professionals today. Call (866)-940-4855

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andy@hcprosonline.com

CEO at HomeCare Professionals

Andy Howardis a Bay Area Native who holds a BA in Political Science (University of Colorado at Boulder, ’97). After college Andy worked in the surging tech industry.His Grandmother however, would suffer a significant decline in health and ultimately needed in-home care. The experience of a loved one depending on outside help to age in place proved to be pivotal for Andy as he left the tech industry in 2002 for an opportunity in the home care world with a large provider. After having success in home care, but being frustrated by corporate constraints Andy founded HomeCare Professionals in 2005.He methodically built the company one client at a time by focusing on hiring quality caregivers to ensure positive outcomes. Currently Andy serves as the CEO of HomeCare Professionals and is also highly active in the non-profit organization California Association of Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) which advocates for a higher standard of in-home care for those who wish to remain living at home in California.

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