Talking with someone about the need to stop driving can be
challenging but has been shown to be effective. In a survey
conducted by the Hartford/MIT AgeLab of 7,200 adults aged 50 and
above, they found that more than half of the participants
followed the suggestions made in conversations with friends and
family about driving. Friends and family members can be better
prepared for the discussion with the following: The Oregon DMV
provides a brochure, “Retiring from Driving: When Someone You
Know Should Give Up Driving ,” which includes tips for families
and caregivers. The Older Driver Safety Conversations Web site ,
sponsored by the Hartford Insurance Company, provides
information to help families address sensitive subjects, such as
driving, and fostering meaningful conversations with older
drivers. Suggestions are given on how to prepare for a
conversation, what to do when having the conversation and what
to do after the conversation is finished. The AMA’s How to Help
The Older Driver brochure provides tips o