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5 days agoAs parents age, their children face hard choices about when to take the car keys
Older drivers may face declining skills, prompting family members to intervene regarding their ability to drive safely.
Two years ago, I noticed changes in my friend's ability to carry on conversations and her lack of awareness of current events. After COVID's isolation, she and her husband seldom left their house, and her husband spent more time on his computer. My friend's calls to me became more frequent and repetitive even though she had no news or reason to phone. She repeated the same three or four stories and often within a five-minute span.