Boomers nearly seniors, how that impacts our roads
Posted November 9, 2010 12:22 pm.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Slower reflexes, failing eyesight and other medical conditions could be concerning as more Canadian boomers are becoming seniors. And that could have an impact on safety on our roadways.
David Dunn with BCAA says things like dementia and Alzheimers can definitely impair a person’s ability to drive.
He adds people are required to complete a medical exam to maintain their license when they turn 80. “There is no actual on-road or re-testing requirements. But it’s monitoring for medical conditions to see if that impacts your driving ability.”
Dunn explains there are steps older drivers can consider. “Not driving at night, reducing exposure during busy times, leaving more time to get to destinations so they are not as rushed. Those are safety things that most older people in particular have the ability to do and many of them do it.”
