About Alzheimer's Disease: Update on Safe Driving

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease This week's newsletter focuses on driving in Alzheimer's. New guidelines have been issued by the American Association of Neurology, and several articles on this topic are highlighted. Driving and Alzheimer's Disease Deciding when a person with Alzheimer's disease should stop driving is not easy. Signaling incorrectly, moving into the wrong lane, and failing to observe traffic signals are warning signs. What else should you know about this difficult decision? Safety Tips for Drivers With Alzheimer's Disease People with Alzheimer's disease, who may not have enough insight into their abilities, may have to firmly persuaded or actively prevented from driving for their own safety and the safety of others. Other Signs It's Time to Stop Driving You have been told you are suffering from Alzheimer's disease or dementia. How do you know when you should quit driving? There are a number of indications that you should quit if you meet any of the following criteria. Resources and Services Whether you have Alzheimer's or are caring for someone with the disease, you don't have to do it alone. Learn about services you may need as the disease progresses, products and organizations that can help, and how to get involved in volunteer or advocacy work. Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimers Stages of Alzheimers Alzheimer S Symptoms Memory Walk Alltimers Disease Featured Articles Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement