Thank you for this video. I quit driving a few years ago because I was afraid of hurting myself or someone else. I am in my late 70s and it was time. I take an Uber to doctors or anywhere else I just have to go. I am much more at peace.
Oh you are welcome! And kudos for your bravery and honesty! I am 66 and have limited my driving quite a bit. And yes, I LOVE Uber (or Lyft). I feel like a queen when I have a driver taking me places. It's a little bit of luxury that I very much enjoy. Thanks for your comment.
My mom is 86 years old and for almost a year now she has been letting me drive her around 90% of the time. I think she is tired of driving everywhere and welcomes being driven around. When I let her drive too much, she'll say ' oh you're not driving?' I live with her and I don't mind. She is still a good driver, but I just think she's tired of it.
Oh she is so lucky to have you. And you may be right and she may also not feel safe any more. It makes sense. I use Uber and Lyft quite a bit and I do love being driven around. It's a little bit of luxury!
I get it! I have a family member who is 90 yrs old and insists on driving... I do *not* want to be her passenger! She loves her independence and will not stop. If we have a conversation... she takes a wrong route T_T etc. etc.
Ugh, I know what you mean! I wouldn't get in the car with my mom-in-law either. It was just too scary. But I get it - it is such an emotional issue. And let's face it, no one makes a good decision when emotions are involved. I wish I could tell you a sure fire way to help you and her but different tactics work for different folks. In my next video I'm going to go over some tips and hopefully they can help. In the meantime, I do hope that she stays safe. Too often, the thing that makes most people stop driving is an accident - fingers crossed that doesn't happen.
Ugh, it is a very difficult decision, I agree. And I applaud you for beginning to take the steps towards this next stage. I am so grateful for the service of Uber and Lyft, I use them quite a bit for night events and most especially when it's raining at night. Thanks so much for sharing and your comment. Take care.
