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▶ Uses medications such as tranquilizers,
benzodiazepines, neuroleptics, or antidepressants

▶ Is 80 years of age or older

▶ Has a recent history of falls

Florida Memory Disorder Clinics are located throughout
the state and offer screenings and evaluations for
cognitive disorders. To find a clinic near you, go to your
County Resources in Chapter 5.

TIP

To report a Silver Alert for a cognitively
impaired missing person, contact
local law enforcement immediately.

Cataracts

Cataracts cause the eye’s lens to become opaque
making it harder to see the road, signage, lane markers,
and others on the road. Cataracts can affect your driving
in the following ways:

▶ Difficulty seeing at dawn, dusk, and at night

▶ Sensitivity to sunlight and headlights at night

▶ Seeing double images in one eye

▶ Colors look faded

▶ Sudden changes in your prescriptions for glasses
or contacts

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