Quote Originally Posted by Deborajen View Post
I value my independence, but not if I were putting myself and everyone around me at too much risk.

Right now, I'm on meds and haven't had any seizures since starting the meds. Although I'd love to have my independence back, the consequences of having a seizure while driving are really scary. I think that's the bottom line for me both now and when I'm older - if I can't physically and mentally handle it, I'll give it up. I don't know what I'd do if I were single now, but there are a lot of good retirement villages around here with some good transportation options.

Deb
Deborajen, I had a good friend whose father only in his late 40's, had a heart seizure while he was driving on the highway. Fortunately he pulled over the side of road...and simultaneously there was a police car nearby that noticed the erratic movement of the car. He was incredibly lucky.

You are wise to look at modifying regular transportation options. How does your current health affect cycling? Do you do any at this time? Or you now prefer to cycle with someone?

For myself, I gave up my driver's license in my early 20's. I passed the test, got my license but was never comfortable driving on high speed highways. That was a signal to myself that I shouldn't drive at all. And since then, l've only known life without me driving a car.

I will always need to live in a city with public transportation as I have for nearly my whole life which fits in well, anyway with my preferences to live long-term in city vs. rural areas.

Maybe it's just easier for us to get used to less driving on a long term basis in general and continue cycling while we're still healthy/able. Or maybe I'm just being simple minded.