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July 27, 2026Accident Analysis & PreventionOpen Access

Early-stage dementia and driving: what do older adults want to happen when driving is no longer safe?

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ABAhmet BegdeEHEef HogervorstRTRachel Talbot

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Qualitative study explores older adults' attitudes toward safe driving cessation in dementia, suggesting personalized strategies for managing independence.

Key Points

  • The study investigates older adults' preferences and attitudes towards driving safety decisions when diagnosed with early-stage dementia.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with 22 older adults, including those with MCI and healthy controls.
  • Participants underwent cognitive and hazard perception assessments prior to interviews.
  • Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the interview data.
  • Participants with MCI were more accepting of driving cessation and wanted further assessments (n=22).
  • Cognitively healthy controls prioritized clear communication about test results and potential driving adjustments.
  • Findings suggest personalized interventions and technology can aid safe driving for those at risk of dementia.

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Begde et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6700af40bca442e0d4aabehttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2026.108686
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