Police ask for public's help finding missing man

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MsObservant wrote:

I hope he is found safe.
However,'AARP'...with all due respect, individuals with Alzheimer's should NOT have a valid Driver's Licenses.
That's not to say that ALL disabled seniors should lose the right to drive, but Alzeimer's is a form of Dementia, and should be treated as such. The saftey of others on the road as well as Pedestrians is now severly at risk with this man driving.
This is the Definition of the disease, taken directly from Alz.org
Alzheimer's destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life.

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I also hope he is found safe.
My father has been diagnosed with dementia and we are currently in the process of having his license revoked.(Which is not an easy process) He thinks he can drive fine, but he also thinks his memory is just fine. He says, "He's just as sharp as he's ever been." He told me that about 10 times within 20 minutes. We have taken away his keys because there's no telling where we'd find him. He remembers the city as it was about 50 years ago.

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Actions speak loudly wrote:

Someone please tell me why people diagnosed with altzheimer's are allowed to drive a vehicle. This is absolutely insane!!!

NN Mom wrote:

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This is very sad. I wish luck to you and the other care takers and your father.

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Actions speak loudly wrote:

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I also hope he is found safe.
My father has been diagnosed with dementia and we are currently in the process of having his license revoked.(Which is not an easy process) He thinks he can drive fine, but he also thinks his memory is just fine. He says, "He's just as sharp as he's ever been." He told me that about 10 times within 20 minutes. We have taken away his keys because there's no telling where we'd find him. He remembers the city as it was about 50 years ago.

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It's easier than you think. Go to the DMV website where you will find a form to file out and send in. They then contact the person and send them forms that have to be filled out by their doctor, possibly eye doctor and the person in question. Once that is returned to the DMV they make a determination. I did that for my 86 year old mom last year and they took her license. She could appeal it for up to a year but luckily didn't. I had tried previously to get her to stop but couldn't. Coming from them, she didn't like it, but resigned herself to it. It's the best for all involved. Good Luck !