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Effects of cognition on driving involvement among the oldest old — variations by gender and alternative transportation opportunities
Author(s)	Barbara Freund, Maximiliane Szinovacz
Journal title	The Gerontologist, vol 42, no 5, October 2002
Pages	pp 621-633
Keywords	Cognitive processes ; Mental ageing ; Cognitive impairment ; Driving capability ; Social surveys ; United States of America.
Annotation	Survey data from the US Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old (AHEAD) were analysed, to examine the relationship between cognition, driving restriction and the availability of other drivers. Although a noteworthy minority of mildly and severely cognitively impaired individuals continue to drive, cognitive impairment is associated with driving restriction and cessation. The involvement and presence of other drivers (including partners) in a household moderated the effect of cognition on driving restriction and cessation. The decision processes surrounding an individual's restricting or stopping driving are complex, and may include consideration not only of competence, but also of sense of self-worth and relationship with a partner. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-021021213 A
Classmark	DA: D6: E4: OPF: 3F: 7T
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