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Navigating tough conversations with people who have dementia about stopping driving

Navigating tough conversations with people who have dementia about stopping driving
Phys.org Thursday 01 October 2026, 11:40 UTC 1 min read
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At some point, all people with dementia must stop driving due to the impact of cognitive impairment on skills critical for safe driving—but when is the right time, and how should this sensitive matter be best approached?

At some point, all people with dementia must stop driving due to the impact of cognitive impairment on skills critical for safe driving—but when is the right time, and how should this sensitive matter be best approached?
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