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An Elderly Loved One Is Still Driving, but It's Clear

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An elderly loved one is still driving, but it's clear that sensory-motor impairments are making this activity difficult. First, spell out the dilemmas a family and society face in this situation, and then suggest some creative actions to take.


Definitions:

Thomas-Kilman Conflict Model

A model that identifies five conflict handling styles: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating.

Avoiders

Individuals who typically deal with conflicts or stressful situations by distancing themselves, either physically or emotionally.

Person-Versus-Group Conflict

Conflict that occurs most often when a member of a group breaks its rules, or norms.

Dysfunctional Conflict

A type of conflict that hinders organizational performance, undermines morale, or perpetuates a negative atmosphere, as opposed to functional conflict which may stimulate growth or innovation.

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