‘Fit2Drive’ transforms assessing older drivers with cognitive decline

Results show that the Fit2Drive algorithm demonstrated a strong 91.5% predictive accuracy. Credit: Florida Atlantic University As the world’s population ages, so does the proportion of older drivers on the road. Safe driving requires adequate memory, perceptual and motor skills, and executive function abilities. Although individuals with severe Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) are no longer able to drive safely, changes in driving performance may start at the preclinical stage of AD. The decision to stop driving due to cognitive decline is difficult and contentious for older adults, their Read More

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