by Sandi Gunnett, MSP, HS-BCP, CMC Eldercare Services Director of Clinical Operations, Certified Care Manager Losing a beloved family member has so many emotions and tasks that thinking about Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requirements may seem just too overwhelming. However, the DMV has some requirements that must be followed and there is a Read More
DMV and Senior Drivers
by Sandi Gunnett, MSP, HS-BCP, CMC Eldercare Services Director of Clinical Operations, Certified Care Manager The State of California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can be a complex system to navigate, but there is help! For drivers who are 65 years of age and up, the DMV has a “Senior Ombudsman Program”. This program is Read More
100 Year Old Driver Injures 14 – What Can Families Do?
I just read the story of the 100 year old driver injuring 14 people on August 30, 2012 in Los Angeles. Driving at later ages is a concern for families and communities. What can families do? What should families or friends do when they suspect that cognition or physical frailty is impairing an elder’s ability Read More
