But her husband had to give up driving, and she says it wasn't an easy conversation to have. The report noted that among Canadians aged 65 to 74, 68 per cent reported driving as their primary form of transportation. Less than 8 per cent of seniors relied on public transit and less than 5 per cent walked. According to previous research, more than one in five seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia reported driving in the past month, and 17 per cent said driving was still their primary form of transportation. A new report by the Conference Board of Canada says more needs to be done to address senior transportation needs.

Source: thestar October 24, 2016 09:00 UTC