Drivers may show early dementia signs through changes in driving style

6 articles · Updated · HuffPost UK · May 6

In the UK, Alzheimer’s Research UK says about 40% of over-65s with suspected dementia are undiagnosed, while a YouGov survey found only 49% identified memory loss as a symptom.
Alzheimer’s groups say early dementia can impair vision, balance, distance judgment, route memory and reactions, making familiar journeys harder and potentially affecting safe driving before diagnosis.
A diagnosis does not automatically end driving, but one in three diagnosed people still drive and symptoms usually worsen over time, so anyone struggling behind the wheel should seek medical advice.

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