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Life Without a Car
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Before you think about encouraging a family member to stop driving, it's important to plan for alternate transportation. Fortunately, there are usually many good options available, including so-called paratransit services for seniors, "dial-a-ride" programs, and public transportation.
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Practical tips on how to help older adults cope when they can no longer drive safely -- and how to help them get around without a car.
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How you can help an older adult make the transition to life without a car and find alternatives to driving.
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Why giving up the car keys is so traumatic for older adults, and how to help prepare them for the day when they have to stop driving.
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