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What do families need to know about driving when someone has Alzheimer's disease?
Many families want to know how Alzheimer's disease may affect driving. Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that affects thinking and memory.
Many families want to understand how Alzheimer's disease may affect driving.
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that affects thinking and memory skills. It can make it harder to complete daily activities over time. A common symptom is getting lost in places that are familiar. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease tend to get worse as time goes on. A person's behavior can also vary from day to day.
Because of these changes, many families talk with the care team about driving. The care team can help think through whether driving is still safe. Your care team can tell you what to watch for. They can also tell you when to call.
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