Driving With Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment (EBMH / The Mental Elf)

Posted on January 8, 2017 by

Summary

A review the current guidelines and evidence relating to driving and dementia (and driving with mild cognitive impairment) which is intended to help clinicians offer advice and make decisions about driving safety. The assessment tools / strategies available are considered.

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Reference

Allan, CL. Behrman, S. Baruch, N. [and] Ebmeier, KP. (2016). Driving and dementia: a clinical update for mental health professionals. Evidence Based Mental Health. November 2016; 19(4): 110-113.

This was brought to our attention by:

Nair, A. (2017). Driving and dementia: when’s the best time to hang up those driving gloves? [Online]: The Mental Elf. January 5th 2017.

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