Drivers and Memory Problems
A research study of drivers with memory problems is being conducted
at Rhode Island Hospital. Funded by a grant from the National Institutes
of Health, this study will examine changes in driving abilities
and thinking skills in people with mild dementia who are actively
driving.
Drivers enrolled in this study will be followed every six months
over two to three years. An on-the-road test will be conducted by
a professional driving instructor, and computerized and paper-and-pencil
tests of visual skills, attention and executive functions will also
be administered.
Participants must:
- Be between 40 and 90 years of age
- Speak English
- Take at least one trip weekly as a driver
- Have at least 10 years driving experience
Individuals must also have a family member or caregiver who spends
time with the participant at least once a week and who has been
a passenger, with the participant driving, at least once a month
during the past year.
Participants will receive $100 every 6 months after they complete
the office visit and the road test.
If you would like more information about the study or would
like to participate, please contact the study coordinator at Rhode
Island Hospital, Brooke Rogers, at 401-444-6629.
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