Medical Xpress August 12, 2024
In 2020, approximately 48 million licensed drivers were older than 65 years. Within this age group, car crashes led to 7,480 deaths and 149,881 non-fatal injuries. Moreover, 17% of people older than 65 years (approximately 8.2 million) experience mild cognitive impairment and are at increased risk for crashes. Accurate assessment of driving skills in these individuals cannot be done in a doctor’s office. While there are existing driving safety evaluation programs for older adults, these assessments are not covered by Medicare.
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, have analyzed the current landscape of driving safety evaluations and associated challenges in a viewpoint published in JAMA Neurology, calling for Medicare...
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