Community Education: Dealing with Dementia: When is it time to take the keys away? 

Ensuring that everyone in our families is safe is of the utmost importance. Think about your father – he takes pride in his collection of guns. Think about your mother – she loves the freedom she feels in her vintage convertible. What steps would you take after the onset of dementia symptoms to ensure safety? Learn from an expert about considerations regarding persons with dementia and their living environment, driving habits, weapons, medications, falls, and more.

Presenters

Jennifer Phillips, MPA – Washington University Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center