Many People With Early Dementia Can Drive Safely, Say Experts

Many people with early dementia are capable of driving safely, say researchers in this week's BMJ.

Society's perception of older drivers tends to be negative, write Professor Desmond O'Neill and colleagues. Yet surveys of drivers aged more than 80 consistently show prudent driving behaviours. Furthermore, stopping driving can limit access to family, friends, and services and is an independent risk factor for entry into a nursing home.

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