Young dementia patients at higher risk for hospitalization for vehicle crashes in Taiwan

Patients with young-onset dementia are at greater risk for hospitalization due to motor vehicle crash injury than those without dementia, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
“Studies have demonstrated that the deficits associated with dementia influence the ability to drive and safely navigate traffic,” Chih-Ching Liu, PhD, of the College of Medical and Health Science at Asia University in Taiwan, and colleagues wrote. “Nevertheless, many patients with dementia continue to drive cars or ride bicycles or motorcycles to maintain their independence and active

Patients with young-onset dementia are at greater risk for hospitalization due to motor vehicle crash injury than those without dementia, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
“Studies have demonstrated that the deficits associated with dementia influence the ability to drive and safely navigate traffic,” Chih-Ching Liu, PhD, of the College of Medical and Health Science at Asia University in Taiwan, and colleagues wrote. “Nevertheless, many patients with dementia continue to drive cars or ride bicycles or motorcycles to maintain their independence and active