Elderly drivers dealing with 'age-related cognitive decline' urged to 'maintain independence' or be forced off road

Elderly drivers dealing with 'age-related cognitive decline' urged to 'maintain independence' or be forced off road

Elderly drivers are staying on the road for longer periods of time thanks to GPS systems in smartphone apps and sat nav devices, according to new data.New research from the University of East Anglia found that people aged over 65 with a poorer sense of direction rely more heavily on help from GPS systems.A study involved 895 drivers over the age of 65, with an average age of 71, and saw participants self-reporting their typical driving habits.Th…

There is no age to stop driving, leaving aside the independence given by the car can be a very drastic change in people who have driven throughout their lives, however, there may come a time when our physical and cognitive abilities can endanger not only our lives but also those of others. Although these abilities can be altered at any time of life, it is true that usually when you exceed a certain age due to body and mental aging you have to be…