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Re: TGIF [Re: gymcandy1] #885419
05/03/13 09:51 PM
05/03/13 09:51 PM
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San Diego, CA
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Oh Joe, I know the agony of trying to stop a parent from driving when they become dangerous to themselves and others. I'll be sending you some good vibes that all goes well with your mom.

When my Dad got Dementia he crashed into a 'car club' of 9 classic Volkswagons that were stopped on a Freeway off ramp. He just failed to stop causing a chain reaction tail to front collision of all of them.

He didn't report the accident to DMV and lost his license, his insurance paid (thank goodness) but then cancelled his car insurance. Despite all this, he continued to drive.

We took his keys but he found others somewhere. Finally I told him he wasn't safe to drive and would cause injuries and damage. His reply was, "I don't care, I don't care if I kill them all". At that point, I knew my Dad wasn't in there anymore and we took the car so he couldn't get at it.

My mom, on the other hand, surprised us all by voluntarily giving us her keys when she knew she wasn't good to drive. Saved us a lot of heartache.

Hang in there with your mom, be vigilant and hopefully she will realize you are right. I'll be praying for all of you. hearts


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Re: TGIF [Re: Sorta Blonde] #885432
05/03/13 11:05 PM
05/03/13 11:05 PM
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Calera, Oklahoma
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Sorta the last time my sister was in the car with mom driving, mom pulled right out in front of an oncoming car. The guy was able to avoid hitting mom, but was extremely angry. mad

Thanks for the good vibes. My sister is going to contact the mechanic tomorrow and fill him in, so we know he won't be coming to fix her car.

No problem as long as she doesn't find another mechanic. smirk

I have one set of her keys, and my sister had the other set which mom found by going through my sister's things. They were hidden in my sis's housecoat pocket. slapforehead

If I have to I'll put a lock on mom's car wheel. Then it ain't going anywhere for sure.

Thanks for the prayers and good vibes. wink

joe

Last edited by gymcandy1; 05/03/13 11:07 PM.

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Re: TGIF [Re: gymcandy1] #885437
05/03/13 11:28 PM
05/03/13 11:28 PM
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 14,625
northern Wisconsin
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Aw Joe, Hugs!! That is a hard thing to go through. Gladly my mom made the decision herself and my dad died young so I didn't have to go through all of that. Prayers that she understands that it is in the best interest for all that she not drive anymore.

Sorta that surely was something to have to go through. Glad he finally stopped driving. Good for your mom!!

Well I am heading for my pillow. Night all sleep well and pleasant dreams!

sleep
Nan

Re: TGIF [Re: auntiegram] #885445
05/04/13 12:38 AM
05/04/13 12:38 AM
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Upper Arlington, Ohio
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Good night Boomers. sleep


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