For Drivers with Dementia:
The following tips can help people with dementia ease the transition from driver to passenger:

• Confide in a friend or family member about what driving means to you. Help them understand what you have to give up when you stop driving.



• Work with your family to create a transportation plan that meets your needs.



• Consider the Agreement with My Family about Driving as a way to balance your independence with safety.



• Volunteer to be a passenger. Allow others to do the driving.

For Caregivers:
The following tips can help caregivers who are struggling to decide when to limit or stop driving privileges for a person with dementia:

• Imagine for a moment your own life without driving. Allow your relative with dementia to express how he or she feels about not driving.



• Initiate conversations about driving and transportation needs early and often.



• Observe the person with mild dementia when driving.



• Keep a written record of observable driving behavior over time.



• Share observations of unsafe driving with the person with dementia, other family members and healthcare providers.



• Create opportunities for you or others to drive the person with dementia.



• Ask professionals outside the family to raise questions about driving safety.



• Get information about driving evaluation services in your state or region.