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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My therapist says she can't get her elderly clients to change their appointment if a younger, working person needs to move theirs due to work or family responsibilities.  The old folks say "I can't come at 11:30, that's when I eat my sandwich" or "that's when I cut my toenails" (the last one might be humor).[/quote]

LOL.  That's a fascinating anecdote.  Here's my little example -- My aunt (still a great driver at 70) said she could not take my mom (age 75) to the airport (5 miles away) at 7:00 pm one evening because "that's when I take a shower."[/quote]

Meh, I don't expect anyone to drive me to the airport and I would much rather take uber than have a 70 year old drive me or anyone. I just don't expect people to be my chauffeur. Everyone said my parents were still great drivers in their 70s. Uh, no they weren't.[/quote]

Gee.  Most of the 70 year old people that I know are fine to drive.  70 is not old unless you have some major health/mental issues.[/quote]

Over 10% of the population already has dementia at age 70, some research suggests more. I assume this is among those who actually willingly get evaluated, that is not often the case. Starting at age 70 IMO it should be required to get driving tests. 70 is old. It doesn't mean you can't live a wonderful and vibrant life at 70, but yes, it is old.[/quote]

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