"Baby you can drive my car" but don't get caught

Is your loved one still driving Under the Diagnosis Influence?

Recommendations are a Private Drivers Test or Taking away the keys:

Most insurance companies will cancel policy if the prescription of Aricept/donepezil is there so it is not time to shop new policies.

Let's just say if your loved one is in an accident, even if it is not their fault, you and they can be very liable because of them driving with cognition issues. Liability to the point where you will get sued even if it's not your fault and the other party's insurance requests medical records. You could lose your insurance and become uninsurable. You could lose your insurance and homeowners insurance, etc. Have a nice sit-down chat with your spouse in simple terms and say, 'I know you can drive, but when you are on the road, you are a liability to this family, and I know you don't want us to suffer for a minor issue.' This worked for me; he stopped driving six months after he moved out of the MCI diagnosis. He did have some almost parking lot hits, and this proved to him his judgment could ruin his family, so he wanted to protect us. Once you make this decision, take your partner to the DMV (make an appointment) and take a POA and your official DX and request to turn in the license for a "Real ID" State ID. This will require some additional papers (birth certificate, social security card and/or passport) also, so look it up prior to be ready. The partner will sign a form relinquishing their driving rights, and their license will be taken, and a new state ID issued on the spot. It looks just like a license if you want to be a bit deceitful. I recommend telling the truth to your partner, but understand those who have argumentative people in denial who must tell some white lies to get this handled. "Denial is a river" is another great song... "But Anyway." (Oh, slipped in one more.)

if your partner is fighting it, get An licensed driver exam will bring in third party to evaluate, so you do not need to be the one "taking" the keys.  Having a certificate that driver has passed and is able to drive, could help with or against future liability in case of a car accident, but I am not a lawyer, just using common sense.

Resources from ALZ https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/dementia-driving

NIH https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/safety/driving-safety-and-alzheimers-disease

"Drive my Car" The Beatles

"Denial is a River" by Doechi

"But Anyway" by Blues Travelers