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Dear Savvy Senior, When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, ...

Some older adults may have a medical issue, could be dealing with difficult emotions or find some adaptations inaccessible.

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Learn about the 7 stages of dementia, from no impairment to end stage. Understand the signs and symptoms of each stage and ...