Ability to Drive of Early Stage Alzheimer Disease

The main objectives of this study are:

• To evaluate the driving capacities in a population of elderly subjects with early stage Alzheimer Disease (AD) in a real-life situation.
• Define a typology of the main errors made in this population.
• Propose adaptive measures or technological aids that would make it possible for these patients to maintain their ability to drive a car while limiting risk.

Inclusion Criteria:

The following subjects will be included and classified as " patients " :

• Age > 70 years
• With established diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease as defined by DSM IV
• With MMSE score ≥ 24 (early-stage Alzheimer's disease)
• Holder of a valid driving license
• With regular driving activity (drives at least once per week)
• Informed consent provided.

The following subjects will be included and classified as " controls " :

• Age > 70 years,
• Absence of cognitive impaired that interferes with their daily life at initial evaluation,
• Holder of a valid driving license,
• With regular driving activity (drives at least once per week),
• Informed consent provided.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Dementia syndrome(s) other than Alzheimer's disease,
• MMSE score < 24
• Informed consent not provide