Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Dementia and Vehicle Driving Restriction: A Scoping Review
This scoping review examined literature (2000-2022) on driving safety and restrictions for patients with Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline, finding no sufficiently sensitive psychometric tests to reliably assess driving competence in older adults with cognitive deficits. The authors conclude there is insufficient robust evidence to recommend either continuation or cessation of driving for patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia, while noting driving restrictions can significantly impact patients and families, and that legal regulations on this issue are sparse globally