1. Beginning the Driving Conversation

2. Making the Conversation Productive
Collect information
Develop a plan of action
Follow through on the plan

3. 1. Collecting information
What is happening with the older driver?
Healthy changes in habits
Driving only in the day
Avoiding traffic
Driving only in good weather

4. Collecting Information
What accessible
and acceptable transportation alternatives are available?

5. Collecting Information
Take a ride with the older driver

6. Tips to begin the discussion
2. Developing a Plan
Tips to begin the discussion
Have a trusted family member or friend begin
the conversation
Base conversation on observations about their driving

7. Tips to Begin the Discussion
Try reasoning and use compassion.
Listen. Don’t be put off by negative reactions
Focus connection to those activities that are important
Preserve the freedom and mobility essential to quality of life

8. Driving Discussion Preparation
What are the mobility goals for staying active?

9. 3. Follow Through
Involve the driver in every step of their transportation planning
Review the plan periodically

10. Begin the Driving Conversations Early
Driving conversations are not easy
Begin your talks before a crisis
Keep conversations going. Discussions may take many months before a plan begins.

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