Some people with dementia are better able to adjust to not driving if others gradually assume more of the driving responsibilities. This option may work for people with mild dementia who live in urban areas and are already accustomed to using these methods. Public transportation is often too complicated for those with more advanced dementia. Taxis can be a cost-effective alternative, especially when fares are compared to the expense of gas, insurance, taxes, repairs and car payments. The driver has explicit directions.
Someone is available to meet the person at the beginning and end of the trip.
Some taxi companies will set up accounts for family caregivers so a person with dementia has easy access to transportation without worrying about payment. Friends and Relatives Friends, neighbors, relatives or caregivers can offer to drive the person with dementia to appointments or other social events. Other family members will be more likely to assist with the driving if caregivers make specific requests and schedule appointments at times that work for those requested to help. Some caregivers act as co-pilots to keep a person with dementia driving longer. The co-pilot gives directions and instructions on how to drive.