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Older Road Users
Myths
and Realities, A Guide for Medical and Legal Professionals
Edited
by Morris Odell M.B., B.S.
6" x 9",
casebound, 302 pages
2009, Lawyers
and Judges
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Table
of Contents
This
book, one of the first of its kind, brings you state-of-the-art
scientific information on the role of aging in driving behavior
and motor vehicle accidents.
As our population ages, there
will be an increase in the number of older drivers on the
road. Those born during the post World War II baby boom
are now reaching age 65 and are the first generation where
driving has been a constant part of their lives. In countries
such as Australia, the United States, and Canada - where
driving is often a necessity - evaluation of driving ability
and implications of potential accidents have become a concern.
This book teaches you about
older drivers, their driving behaviors and actual risks
versus perceived risks. While this study was conducted in
Australia with predominantly Australian data, the findings
are highly applicable to the United States and Canada.
This book gives you the most
up-to-date information possible. It also explores the most
common medical conditions that affect driving behavior in
older people including neurological, cardiovascular, and
other physical conditions; metabolic conditions such as
diabetes and hypoglycemia; dementia; psychological issues;
visual impairment; and the influence of multiple prescription
drugs and alcohol. Extensive chapters are devoted to diabetes,
dementia, visual impairment, and prescription drug and alcohol
use, as these appear to be the most common causes of impairment
of older drivers. A model management program for older drivers
with diabetes is presented, with suggestions on how it might
be used with other medical conditions.
You will also learn about the
epidemiology of accidents involving older drivers including
fatalities. This book also covers accidents involving older
pedestrians and motor vehicles. It gives you an overview
of common types of accidents involving older road users
of all types and makes recommendations for managing and
decreasing these accidents.
Of important concern is the
evaluation of fitness of older drivers. This book teaches
you about the different ways that older drivers are evaluated
including the pros and cons associated with each. It also
discusses mandatory age related driver testing. It also
presents suggestions on implementation of driver evaluation
programs as well as training for older drivers from an occupational
therapy perspective.
This book also teaches you
ways to help people manage the transition from driving to
being no longer being allowed to drive. It covers issues
such as alternative modes of transportation, community and
family support, and therapy for psychological issues associated
with this transition.
This book is a must for your library
if you work with older drivers in any capacity. Topics covered
include:
- Accidents involving older
drivers
- Accident risks of older
drivers
- Licensing procedures
- Evaluation of fitness to
drive
- Medical review of older
drivers
- Vision and the older driver
- Dementia and cognitive problems
- Respiratory and sleep disorders
- Neurological conditions
- Effects of prescription
drugs and alcohol
- Diabetes and metabolic disorders
- Older pedestrians
- Occupational therapy assessment
and training of older drivers
- Transition from driving
to no longer driving
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of Contents
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