Abstract
Perceptions of well elders and their families were identified and compared relating the impact of the elder's cessation of driving. Eight subjects (aged 70-90 years) participated in a single 1-hour face-to-face audiotaped semi-structured interview comprised of open-ended questions. Similar themes emerged from both groups regarding the sense of burden, the decision process, and the importance of driving to the elder. Congruent and divergent perceptions between family members and elders are given. These perceptions can give insight to occupational therapists and others working with the elderly regarding the meaning of the occupation of driving.