Older Drivers Unaware Of Risks From Medications And Driving
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 20:28
in Health & Medicine
Most older drivers are unaware of the potential impact on driving performance associated with taking medications, according to new research. The findings indicate that 95 percent of those age 55 and older have one or more medical conditions, 78 percent take one or more medications, and only 28 percent have an awareness of the risks those medications might have on driving ability.