Alzheimers, Dementia & Driving

Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Driving

Agreement about Driving
The Agreement about Driving can help caregivers and persons with dementia plan ahead for the time when the person with dementia must limit or stop driving. This informal agreement does not restrict driving at the moment of signing, but designates a person to take necessary steps to ensure driving safety in the future.

The agreement is not a legal contract, but it does allow families to discuss matters and agree on a course of action before a crisis and while the person with dementia is capable of making decisions.

The signed statement has limitations. It does not tell caregivers when driving should stop, and it does not ensure that the person with dementia will comply once the disease progresses. However, it is a tool to help caregivers balance independence and safety.

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