geriatrics
Interventions With the Older Driver
Introduction
If older drivers with significant functional deficits decide to limit or stop driving, the role of health care practitioners is largely supportive. If the medical evaluation identifies potentially correctable deficits and older drivers acknowledge these deficits but still wish to continue driving, practitioners can offer treatment to help correct the deficits or impairments. Aside from treating medical conditions that impair driving ability, most medical practitioners are not prepared to formulate or execute a driving rehabilitation plan; referral to specialists is often helpful. If deficits and impairments cannot be corrected enough to allow safe driving, practitioners may need to be proactive in regards to driving cessation. (See also Overview of the Older Driver .) 