November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Published: November 20, 2007, 8:59 am

Life is filled with difficult decisions. That is especially true when dealing with a devastating illness like Alzheimer's disease or dementia. T.K. Anderson has more on how family members can find help in knowing when to transition their loved one from driver to passenger. People suffering from Alzheimer's disease or dementia are driving an average of ten months longer than their caregivers think is safe. MIT and Boston University helped them develop educational materials to help called, At the Crossroads. Their goal with these materials is to not only give caregivers knowledge but also give them the tools they need to take action in the driving decision. They are helping caregivers have sensitive and successful discussions about this difficult topic.Listen to more here:http://www.mediaseed.tv/Story.aspx?story=34125For Drivers with Dementia:The following tips can help people with dementia ease the transition from driver to passenger: * Confide in a friend or family

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