Driving can be the best option for the elderly and those who are at risk of dementia and it increases the mental power to find routes and ways. People who give up driving are more prone to Alzheimer’s.
For many seniors, driving is a way to get through their daily lives and is also seen as a strong indicator of self-control, individual freedom, and independence.
Research at Columbia University shows that driving can prevent cognitive decline by keeping the driver alert, as well as providing a sense of self-control, personal freedom, and independence.
Driving can affect the daily life of retirees who do not have access to public transportation and make them more active.
The results of this research show that the mental and physical health of the elderly who have given up driving deteriorates and they are prone to many diseases, including depression.
For many seniors, driving is a way to get through their daily lives and is also seen as a strong indicator of self-control, individual freedom, and independence.
The researchers pointed out that when driving is abandoned due to the aging process, the physical and cognitive performance deteriorates in the same way.
When deciding to give up driving, it is important to be aware of the negative side effects on health and try to implement personal plans to maintain effort and social functioning.
Source: ISNA
