Driving, Dignity, and Safety
There is often a specific moment families can point to: a dent that wasn’t there before, a near-miss described too casually, a parent getting turned around on a road they’ve driven for years. From then on, each time they get in the car, part of you goes with them. Driving holds more than transportation — it holds dignity, independence, and the texture of a life still being lived on one’s own terms.
Safety Without Sacrificing Dignity: Designing Care That Respects Both
Safety and dignity work best when they work together. Here’s how families can support aging parents without creating resistance or taking over.