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Caregiver Communications and the Transition From Driver to Passenger Among People With Dementia.

Authors :
D'Ambrosio, Lisa A.
Coughlin, Joseph F.
Mohyde, Maureen
Carrut, Anastasia
Hunter, Jennifer C.
Stern, Robert A.
Source :
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation; Jan-Mar2009, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p33-42, 10p, 4 Charts
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article examines caregivers' communications with the person with dementia about driving. It highlights the difficult issues of driving and cessation that caregivers must address with people diagnosed with dementias such as Alzheimer's disease. It also discusses how education may benefit caregivers in helping those with dementia transition smoothly from driver to passenger.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08827524
Volume :
25
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36775468
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0b013e31819149ee