Health Tip: Signs that People with Dementia Shouldn't Drive
Posted Aug 31 2010 6:00am
Who may be at risk for driving badly
By Diana Kohnle
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- People with dementia may no longer be able to drive safely. Recognizing this may be a very difficult conclusion, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says.
The agency says these symptoms indicate that a person with dementia is no longer safe behind the wheel:
Difficulty remembering things that happened recently.
Showing a sudden temper and general moodiness.
Difficulty multi-tasking.
Having a hard time judging distances.
Problems with decision making and problem solving.
By Diana Kohnle
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- People with dementia may no longer be able to drive safely. Recognizing this may be a very difficult conclusion, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says.
The agency says these symptoms indicate that a person with dementia is no longer safe behind the wheel: