Driving is seen as a marker of independence and “adulthood,” and the aging baby boomer cohort is known for its fierce independence; thus, it can be inferred that the number of elderly drivers will continue to increase. This chapter discusses means of assessing the older driver for suitability on the road and explores the ramifications of recommending to someone to stop driving, both legally and socially. It assists the concerned family member and physician by providing resources to aid in assessment of the older driver and in education about safe driving practices. Pathologic cognitive changes and their implications for driving safety are discussed at length in the chapter. The chapter also focuses on changes associated with normal aging that can have an impact on the driving ability and safety of the elderly driver. A list of web‐based resources helpful for aging drivers is also provided in the chapter.


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    Title :

    Driving Impairment in Older Adults


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    Publication date :

    2014-04-04


    Size :

    17 pages




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    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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