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The elderly driver: deciding when to stop

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  • 1Geriatric Assessment Center, Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa 74107.

The Gerontologist
|February 1, 1993
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Most seniors in retirement communities stop driving after developing compensatory behaviors. Few quit due to physician advice, despite recognizing doctors

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Transportation Safety
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Driving cessation is a critical transition for older adults.
  • Understanding factors influencing this decision is vital for safety and independence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the decision-making process of older adults in retirement communities regarding driving cessation.
  • To investigate the influence of physicians and family members on this decision.

Main Methods:

  • Study involved 56 residents of retirement communities.
  • Data collected on driving cessation decisions and influencing factors.

Main Results:

  • Most participants ceased driving after accumulating compensatory behaviors.

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  • Physician advice was a minor factor, though physicians were seen as key evaluators.
  • Family involvement in the decision received limited support.

    • Conclusions:

    • Compensatory behaviors are primary drivers of driving cessation in this population.
    • Physician and family roles in driving cessation decisions require further exploration.