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[quote=Anonymous]I love my 76-year-old mother, but she is a terrible driver. Always has been. But now after a minor stroke and suspected (by me and no one else in my family) dementia, she's extremely unsafe. She's been in numerous accidents but miraculously hasn't hurt anyone yet. I've begged her to stop driving. I've begged my father to intervene. I've tried to involve my siblings and they dismiss my concerns. I've researched elder transportation options and shared info with both parents. I've hidden her keys.

Finally I may have some support. My mother took my 12-year-old nephew in the car to run an errand without his mom's permission. Apparently it was such a chilling experience, my SIL agrees we need to confront her. This week my family will be together at the beach and I feel some kind of intervention is in order. But I need advice on how to gently but firmly get the message across.

My role in the family is to be the gadfly and I understand this can get tiring for others at times. But she is endangering her own safety and others. Please advise, and please be kind. Anyone who has confronted a elderly parent losing her independence knows how sensitive this is.[/quote]

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