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TommyT139

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80. I wondered this too. An in-depth assessment

Sun Apr 20, 2025, 09:11 PM

Apr 20

...allows for consideration of more factors in the driver's condition, skills, possible deficits, and other more tangential aspects (other chronic health conditions, vision, if any medications affect driving, etc).

A longer assessment can also help to provide the driver with any possible assistance -- there are evidently occupational therapists/driving coaches who may help fine-tune or suggest workarounds. They can also educate the driver and any family members about things to look out for over time that might suggest a change in ability.

I got most of this from an excellent general article on the topic:
https://drivingtoindependence.com/a-guide-to-driving-assessments-for-seniors-with-dementia/
And also a more technical summary of research -- I did some grad school in psych, so I tend to nerd out.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10187703/

Omaha Steve, I too have benefited from your posts...and will continue to do so! Best of luck.

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I was diagnoised in 2013... [View all] Omaha Steve Apr 20 OP

I wish you the best Shellback Squid Apr 20 #1

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I'm sorry to hear it is progressing, Omaha Steve. Truly. And I wish you all the luck I can find... hlthe2b Apr 20 #2

Oh man. Scary news. MontanaMama Apr 20 #3

Good luck in your driving test. magicarpet Apr 20 #4

thinking about giving up driving CountAllVotes Apr 20 #5

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Thanks for the advice CountAllVotes Apr 20 #73

Understand completely Attilatheblond Apr 20 #77

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You have done remarkably well jmbar2 Apr 20 #7

golf cart. my family had one for a while. just a thought Tetrachloride Apr 20 #8

The family at the top of the hill uses one in the neighborhood, especially as the dad's health declined Hekate Apr 20 #53

I'm using Uber more often. Costco occasionally has Uber deals. I'll take an Uber to the train station, and AnotherMother4Peace Apr 20 #58

You are taking this well. 1WorldHope Apr 20 #9

Immanuel Rehabilitation Institute Omaha Steve Apr 20 #12

Well, good luck. That is a more thorough test compared to 15 min with the dmv tester. 1WorldHope Apr 20 #13

3 hours? Akakoji Apr 20 #36

I wondered this too. An in-depth assessment TommyT139 Apr 20 #80

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Thank you for sharing and providing the link. You are a huge asset here at DU and to the Democratic Party. MLAA Apr 20 #79

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Im so sorry. You must be so scared :( My husband had an MRI last week.. samnsara Apr 21 #99

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All the best to you Steve. JohnSJ Apr 22 #102