An 82-year-old client is getting advice from a family member on how to drive safely. What piece of advice should the older adult follow?
A) "Avoid modifying your vehicle with devices that were not supplied by the manufacturer."
B) "Realize that normal, age-related changes should not affect your ability to drive safely."
C) "You can consider timing your medications to avoid their interfering with safe driving."
D) "You should transition from driving to using public transportation as soon as possible."
Ans: C
Older adults can be taught how to safely time their medications to avoid effects such as drowsiness that can affect driving safely. Modification of vehicles with assistive devices can be a useful tool in promoting safe driving. Age-related changes such as decreased visual acuity are significant factors in driving safely. With compensation and education, many older adults can safely drive and do not necessarily need to give up their licenses early.
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