A nurse overheard an adult woman, shaking her head in exasperation as

A nurse overheard an adult woman, shaking her head in exasperation as she said, “Dad, you’re being unreasonable. It’s not safe!” Which of the following is the most likely reason for this argument?

a. The dad wants to keep driving.
b. The dad wants to keep cooking his own meals.
c. The dad wants to keep taking care of himself each day without assistance.
d. The dad wants to marry some young woman who may just want his money.

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ANS: A
One of the quality-of-life factors that is important to seniors is the ability to drive. Many older adults depend on driving in order to maintain independence and personal mobility. Age related declines in vision, hearing, and other abilities as well as certain medical conditions and medications can affect driving skills. Thus, safety is a concern for any elderly driver. This safety concern outweighs the other concerns of cooking one’s own meals, providing self-care, and marrying a younger woman.