Health Tip: Am I Getting Too Old to Drive?

Source:HealthDay.com Author:Unknown Date:06/27/08 Click:
Driving can become dangerous for some seniors as they decline both physically and mentally.

Here are warning signs that a senior may no longer be safe behind the wheel, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

    * Memory problems, such as forgetting the destination or route.
    * Difficulty concentrating.
    * Difficulty seeing in general, or under certain conditions.
    * Hearing problems.
    * Arthritis, especially when it affects the hands and fingers.
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