Driving into the Sunset : Supporting Cognitive Functioning in Older Drivers
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
The rise in the aging driver population presents society with a significant challenge—how to maintain safety and mobility on the roads.
On the one hand, older drivers pose a higher risk of an at-fault accident on a mile-for-mile basis; on the other hand, independent mobility is a significant marker of quality of life in aging.
In this paper, we review the respective literatures on cognitive neuropsychology and ergonomics to suggest a previously unexplored synergy between these two fields.
We argue that this conceptual overlap can form the basis for future solutions to what has been called “the older driver problem.” Such solutions could be found in a range of emerging driver assistance technologies offered by vehicle manufacturers, which have the potential to compensate for the specific cognitive decrements associated with aging that are related to driving.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Young, Mark S.& Bunce, David. 2011. Driving into the Sunset : Supporting Cognitive Functioning in Older Drivers. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508103
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Young, Mark S.& Bunce, David. Driving into the Sunset : Supporting Cognitive Functioning in Older Drivers. Journal of Aging Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508103
American Medical Association (AMA)
Young, Mark S.& Bunce, David. Driving into the Sunset : Supporting Cognitive Functioning in Older Drivers. Journal of Aging Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508103
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508103