Change in driving habits may be an early sign of dementia, research shows
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The driving habits of older people may provide early warning signs of dementia, according to new research. Behaviour behind the wheel reveals tell-tale clues about their brain health, say scientists. Greater white matter damage in the brain was linked to decreased driving, fewer trips, taking the same routes and making more motoring errors, especially in those who later developed dementia. In contrast, adults ages 65 and older who were taking blood pressure tablets were less likely to show
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