Free printable guide
Older-Driver Conversation: Printable Workbook
A practical conversation guide that treats driving as a question of independence and connection, not a family verdict.
Open printable PDFWhy this matters
Driving means independence, routine, and staying connected. Conversations about it go better before a crisis, and they rarely need to end with a single yes or no.
Many drivers adjust by avoiding night driving, bad weather, or busy roads. A driver rehabilitation specialist, often an occupational therapist, can give an in-depth evaluation and suggest training or vehicle changes.
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What this guide helps you do
- Recognizing warning signs such as near misses, new dents, or recent tickets
- Preparing one or two specific observations without blame
- Listening for the roads, times, and weather the driver already avoids
- Considering options between full driving and none
- Suggesting a professional driving evaluation as information, not a verdict
- Agreeing on one small next step
Official contacts in this guide
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- National Institute on Aging: Safe Driving Warning signs and health changes that affect driving
- Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists Find a certified driver rehabilitation specialist
- Eldercare Locator Connects you to your local Area Agency on Aging. 1-800-677-1116 (call or text)