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SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
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Keep in mind, she said he has alzheimers but i do believe she would say anything for me not to call the police &
lock him up and that may also be why she came in to apologize for him. where was she when he pushed me and
why does she allow him to drive knowing he can behave like this.
i have been in car accidents by those who should not drive whether it be stupid or distracted doesn't change the
damage done. i have been cut off by distracted drivers while on my :spyder2:, i don't want those people on the
road much less those who may actually have a mental problem. i am not here to fix the world but i do what i
can to help others. i have my mom and dad to take care of and i am glad my dad doesn't drive anymore, he gave
his license up when he was around 82.
Do i feel bad for him & his family, yes but it is not my responsibility to take care of him. if i didn't feel bad i would
have had the police arrest him, i didn't.
lock him up and that may also be why she came in to apologize for him. where was she when he pushed me and
why does she allow him to drive knowing he can behave like this.
i have been in car accidents by those who should not drive whether it be stupid or distracted doesn't change the
damage done. i have been cut off by distracted drivers while on my :spyder2:, i don't want those people on the
road much less those who may actually have a mental problem. i am not here to fix the world but i do what i
can to help others. i have my mom and dad to take care of and i am glad my dad doesn't drive anymore, he gave
his license up when he was around 82.
Do i feel bad for him & his family, yes but it is not my responsibility to take care of him. if i didn't feel bad i would
have had the police arrest him, i didn't.
Vader
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I would like to comment, from both a personal and former(LEO) perspective.
My sweet Grandma, rest her soul, finally decided many years ago while still alive, to stop driving. I always respected her for that. She knew she could no longer safely operate a motor vehicle.
And I agree with you calling the police. As an officer, there were many occassions when we would arrive at the scene of an accident, where one of the drivers should not have been driving due to health issues. When it comes to ones health affecting the ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, it is very difficult when a family member informs you of a health issue which could overtake the driver, thus placing themselves, any passengers and other motorists and pedestrians at risk.
I am glad his daughter came by. And I hope she takes the steps needed to help her Father.
My sweet Grandma, rest her soul, finally decided many years ago while still alive, to stop driving. I always respected her for that. She knew she could no longer safely operate a motor vehicle.
And I agree with you calling the police. As an officer, there were many occassions when we would arrive at the scene of an accident, where one of the drivers should not have been driving due to health issues. When it comes to ones health affecting the ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, it is very difficult when a family member informs you of a health issue which could overtake the driver, thus placing themselves, any passengers and other motorists and pedestrians at risk.
I am glad his daughter came by. And I hope she takes the steps needed to help her Father.
Bfromla
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Hard call fyi I had a grandfather with Alzheimer's & it had it scary moments but were non violent. Each case is different but sounds more like the early stages still needing DR's to prove thats what it is. Most horrible disease & time, sorry you had that experience, hope thats all that comes of it
ray: Its so random what they remember or why (but seem fixated on some things)He may come back not knowing, just so you know. The family will be responsible but being family they can not cage them. Nursing homes rather not take said patients till they are bed ridden, all a crazy mess.
Sam Mac
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Just my 2 cents but how could the OP (original poster) know that this person had a medical issue? In todays world of people jacked up on drugs you never know what you are dealing with. Sorry but I'm 100 percent with the OP on this one. That said the family needs to take the drivers license away before he kills someone. To the OP well done and thank you. Maybe you saved the life of an innocent person.
kbwitt
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If you are going to try to sell something be prepared for everything. if you are thin skinned throw it in the garbage and go on with your life.
the decision to stopdriving cant be left up to the person with alz. or dementia. they are no longer capable of making good safe decisions, family is often reluctant as they dont want to make them mad, and also willmean more responsibility for them. doctors should report themto motor vehicle to pull license but often dont. my friend/neighbor hasearly onset at only 52. sad. couldnt even finish a sentence anymore but was still driving. until wife came home and truck wassmashed up and he didn't even remember howor wherehe smashed itup. Hopefully he didn't kill anyone, but he could have, and it could have been a child, your wife, an entire family, a school bus. We can not leave this decision up to them.
Thanks for posting this. interesting discussion and difficult situation.
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
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keep in mind a lot of members here are nra and pro gun, i am not. i try to prevent situations not bring them to a final
conclusion. when he went violent on me i had no idea what drugs he was on or that he had an illness i just know that
i don't want to get hurt or have any damage done.
it is up to his family & HIM to take care when he is out and about. his daughter was in the car in my parking lot when he
was in my showroom. i acted on the situation at hand. when i said to the girl i would tell the cops not to come to arrest
him if she LET'S me cut up his license i was giving them the option of not being arrested for his actions. i didn't demand
it, i didn't have to offer it, i did not expect them to do so. i have always believed in personal freedom and personal
responsibilities. if he truly has alzheimers and this is what can happen then yes i want him off the road.
Unfortunately in my business i have had customers who want to get violent before and have called the police every time,
i do what i have to just to prevent the situation from going to the next level.
I will not change my business practice and standards for those who have no respect or may bring harm to others. i am
not defending my actions just explaining them.
conclusion. when he went violent on me i had no idea what drugs he was on or that he had an illness i just know that
i don't want to get hurt or have any damage done.
it is up to his family & HIM to take care when he is out and about. his daughter was in the car in my parking lot when he
was in my showroom. i acted on the situation at hand. when i said to the girl i would tell the cops not to come to arrest
him if she LET'S me cut up his license i was giving them the option of not being arrested for his actions. i didn't demand
it, i didn't have to offer it, i did not expect them to do so. i have always believed in personal freedom and personal
responsibilities. if he truly has alzheimers and this is what can happen then yes i want him off the road.
Unfortunately in my business i have had customers who want to get violent before and have called the police every time,
i do what i have to just to prevent the situation from going to the next level.
I will not change my business practice and standards for those who have no respect or may bring harm to others. i am
not defending my actions just explaining them.
Desert Spyder
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You handled the situation correctly. You did not allow the situation to become a problem. Now to the subject of Alz. My mom died from it after a 1-1/2 year battle, as did her mom and three of her sisters. They were all in their 70's. Now in the boomer generation we are living longer with better medical advances. That means there will be more Alzheimers patients. It can't be avoided. I pray for a healing and early prognosis. For all I know I might come down with it. Thats one reason for the Spyder. Have my fun early (I'll be 65 in 2 days) because tomorrow is no guarantee. I only know where I'll be for eternity.
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