Dementia is a serious condition and functioning of patients can vary making assessment of driving ability a challenge. 

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Dementia is a devastating illness that leads to a progressive decline in a person's cognition and functioning. Patients frequently experience a wide array of behavioural and psychological symptoms, including agitation and aggression. These symptoms can be extremely distressing to patients and those who care for them. Antipsychotic medications have been the mainstay of pharmacological treatment and are used to treat these in patients with dementia in both the community and in hospital. However, recent studies have shown an increased risk of morbidity and mortality with long-term use.

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