Driving in the Elderly
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What type of skill is driving? | - Cortical skill that require subcortical involvement - As you get older - driving becomes cortical again § More likely to miss a light and hit someone - >75 - start to become cortical again (why they drive slow again) |
| What sub-skills of vision are affected with aging? How do these affect performance? | Skill - Vision - Macular Degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, etc. • Sub-skill □ Dynamic visual acuity □ Peripheral vision • Driving performance □ Difficulty distinguishing fine detail, problems with glare in bright Sunlight □ Difficulty at intersections and changing lanes □ Failure to identify potential hazards, failure to yield the right of way, inadequate stopping distance |
| What other sub-skills are affected with aging and driving? How do these affect performance? | Skill - Other sensory input - PVD • Sub-skill □ Hearing □ Tactual • Driving Performance □ Difficulty hearing sirens, horns, and whistles □ Difficulty feeling pedals and modulating pressure on pedals |
| Compare and contrast visual changes associated with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma and how these might affect driving. | b. Corneal Pathology - blurry c. Macular Degeneration - takes away central vision d. Diabetic Retinopathy - blotchy |
| Describe the PT's role in educating the elderly about driving and driving safety. | 1. Don't let someone drive home that isn't able to 2. Driver refresher course 3. Ask family/friends about concerns 4. Consult Dr. about vision, hearing, and other physical changes that may affect driving |
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