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   I remember the hardest thing I did was take my Mothers car keys away.  She never forgave.  She was NOT capable of driving and was a hazard.  I'm sure my day will come.  As far as age, I see a lot of young folks who have no capability or ability to be running a motor vehicle on the road.  If age was the greatest factor only senior citizens would be involved in fatal accidents.  My Dad knew when the RV driving was dangerous and he quit and sold it.

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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Topic: Age Posted: 27 Jun 2019 at 4:56pm
	I remember the hardest thing I did was take my Mothers car keys away. She never forgave. She was NOT capable of driving and was a hazard. I'm sure my day will come. As far as age, I see a lot of young folks who have no capability or ability to be running a motor vehicle on the road. If age was the greatest factor only senior citizens would be involved in fatal accidents. My Dad knew when the RV driving was dangerous and he quit and sold it.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417	Posted: 27 Jun 2019 at 11:07am
	I'm a relatively young 65. My parents are 89 and 85 and reached a point where RV use was not possible a number of years ago. We got the RPod because I thought if I didn't, I would never have the opportunity to do so as I got older. I've had several health issues including two strokes (first one was misdiagnosed and I only had confirmation when I had the second one). Now I am on anticoagulants to help avoid a third one. In the meantime, we have had many great trips with our RPod and are considering an Alaska trip with it next year.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 27 Jun 2019 at 10:52am
	My parents are 81 and 76.. they are looking at new rigs this weekend..

Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	Posted: 27 Jun 2019 at 9:06am
	Yep, you're not alone. Thankfully if we are fortunate in selecting our parents and have avoided 'wear and tear' issues, I think chronologic age becomes nearly (but not totally) irrelevant. Neck issues preventing neck rotation to scan for objects to the side, and vision issues, seem to be the biggies. I am wondering if installing side cameras might be of tremendous value in extending our useful RVing lives (?).

cosmo751 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Mar 2015 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 39	Posted: 27 Jun 2019 at 8:59am
	I'm right there with you, though a bit younger at 72. My Podding goal is in 2024 - The next full solar eclipse. My plan includes taking extra care with my health, and adding such effort-savers as I can manage. Most recent was a powered tongue jack. Oh, I highly recommend it! Regards, Ken K6EK
	"He not busy being born is busy dying."

crankster78 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 May 2018 Location: Minn Online Status: Offline Posts: 163	Posted: 27 Jun 2019 at 7:48am
	Greetings: As I get older, the question that I ask myself is how much longer, even if my health stays ok do I want to tow. I'm 79 now so one has to think about this. I plan on doing at least the 2020 season. I'll have it paid for in a couple of years, so maybe I'll just keep the pod even if I only use it for a couple of weeks a year. The day does come when you are no longer able to drive, let alone tow something. One has to take individual responsibility. I don't know how many other folks are facing this on the forum. It's something that everyone has to face in time. Crankster78 (now 79) R-179
	Crankster 78 R-179 2015