Health Tip: Am I Getting Too Old to Drive?
(HealthDay News) -- Driving can become dangerous for some seniors as they decline both physically and mentally.
Here are warning signs that a senior may no longer be safe behind the wheel, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:
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Memory problems, such as forgetting the destination or route.
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Difficulty concentrating.
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Difficulty seeing in general, or under certain conditions.
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Hearing problems.
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Arthritis, especially when it affects the hands and fingers.
Date Last Modified:
2/6/2008