{"product_id":"9781933264707","title":"Older Road Users, Myths and Realities: A Guide for Medical and Legal Professionals","description":"This book, one of the first of its kind, brings you state-of-the-art scientific information on the role of aging in driving behavior and motor vehicle accidents. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs our population ages, there will be an increase in the number of older drivers on the road.  Those born during the post World War II baby boom are now reaching age 65 and are the first generation where driving has been a constant part of their lives. In countries such as Australia, the United States, and Canada - where driving is often a necessity - evaluation of driving ability and implications of potential accidents have become a concern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book teaches you about older drivers, their driving behaviors and actual risks versus perceived risks. While this study was conducted in Australia with predominantly Australian data, the findings are highly applicable to the United States and Canada. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book gives you the most up-to-date information possible. It also explores the most common medical conditions that affect driving behavior in older people including neurological, cardiovascular, and other physical conditions; metabolic conditions such as diabetes and hypoglycemia; dementia; psychological issues; visual impairment; and the influence of multiple prescription drugs and alcohol.  Extensive chapters are devoted to diabetes, dementia, visual impairment, and prescription drug and alcohol use, as these appear to be the most common causes of impairment of older drivers. A model management program for older drivers with diabetes is presented, with suggestions on how it might be used with other medical conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will also learn about the epidemiology of accidents involving older driversincluding fatalities. This book also covers accidents involving older pedestrians and motor vehicles. It gives you an overview of common types of accidents involving older road users of all types and makes recommendations for managing and decreasing these accidents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf important concern is the evaluation of fitness of older drivers. This book teaches you about the different ways that older drivers are evaluated including the pros and cons associated with each. It also discusses mandatory age related driver testing. It also presents suggestions on implementation of driver evaluation programs as well as training for older drivers from an occupational therapy perspective.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book also teaches you ways to help people manage the transition from driving to being no longer being allowed to drive. It covers issues such as alternative modes of transportation, community and family support, and therapy for psychological issues associated with this transition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a must for your library if you work with older drivers in any capacity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics Include\u003cbr\u003eAccidents involving older drivers\u003cbr\u003eAccident risks of older drivers\u003cbr\u003eLicensing procedures\u003cbr\u003eEvaluation of fitness to drive\u003cbr\u003eMedical review of older drivers\u003cbr\u003eVision and the older driver\u003cbr\u003eDementia and cognitive problems \u003cbr\u003eRespiratory and sleep disorders\u003cbr\u003eNeurological conditions\u003cbr\u003eEffects of prescription drugs and alcohol\u003cbr\u003eDiabetes and metabolic disorders\u003cbr\u003eOlder pedestrians\u003cbr\u003eOccupational therapy assessment and training of older drivers\u003cbr\u003eTransition from driving to no longer driving  ","brand":"Lawyers \u0026 Judges Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046922109168,"sku":"9781933264707","price":64.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781933264707_p0.jpg?v=1763642365","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781933264707","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}