CHICAGO: Driving a car regularly keeps cognitive functions of brain in tact and wards off any ill-effects of dementia at bay, said a new study that may see many senior citizens rushing to the wheel soon. Driving not only keeps the driver alert but also it gives them a feeling of self-control, personal freedom and independence, said researchers.
The study also found that whenever older people give up driving, their mental and physical health declined leading to several other issues haunting them and pushing them into depression.
“For many older adults, driving is instrumental to their daily living and is a strong indicator of self-control, personal freedom and independence,” pointed out lead researcher of Columbia University’s Guohua Li.