My 90 year old father fell on Tuesday and hit his head on a brick wall. It was very bloody and required 7 staples to his head. Head CT was clear. But this was his 3rd fall in 2 months and I'm worried about him driving. I don't want him driving at ALL, but especially not after a head injury, but he is resisting. I'm waiting to hear from his doctor but would appreciate your advice. Also, he loves driving his golf cart around our retirement community at least once a day. I'm not wild about him doing that, either, since he drives at the speed of a snail, but it's better than having him in a car. Can we say stressed? I'm also getting ready for my own hernia surgery and was told on Monday that I have what is probably a cancerous spot on my kidney. It's been a rough week.
Dad's falling is a big problem and at least partially related to blood pressure issues. I'm pushing fluids all the time and the doctor has adjusted his meds twice (once on Tuesday) so we'll see if that makes a difference. But he's 90 and not that steady on his feet; add some other issue to that and wham! However, he's home which means the world to him and I want to keep him there as long as I can without undo risks.
If I were in your shoes, I know I would be worried, too. Is there someone else who can drive Dad for a couple of weeks?