Study Detects Cognitive Changes in Older Drivers Using In-Vehicle Sensors

Source: Science Daily - Top HealthAn estimated 4 to 8 million older adults with mild cognitive impairment are currently driving in the United States, and one-third of them will develop dementia within five years. People with progressive dementias will eventually become unable to drive safely, yet many remain unaware of their cognitive decline. In a study published in BMC Geriatrics, researchers tested the ability of unobtrusive monitoring devices to detect driver impairment.