Topic
Getting out
4 articles on getting out, for families caring for an aging parent and the older adults they love.
When Driving Stops, the Week Gets Very Small
Losing the car is rarely just about transportation. It quietly takes independence, spontaneity, and connection with it. Here is how to understand that loss, and help a parent build a new way to get out.
ReadGetting to Appointments Without a Car
When a parent can no longer drive, the doctor's visits still need to happen. A practical look at the kinds of rides available, and how to build a system so getting there never becomes the reason care gets skipped.
ReadHow to Have the Keys Conversation
Telling a parent it may be time to stop driving is one of the hardest talks a family faces. How to recognize the warning signs, raise it with dignity, and soften a real loss with real alternatives.
ReadWhat Else Is Out There: Transport Options, Compared
The types of transport a non-driving parent can rely on, and the honest trade-offs of each, so a family can build something that actually holds.
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