Older parents who have to give up driving - how did you handle this

[dembotoz]

20. decent public transportation is something folks around here give up when they move to the burbs

mom turns 92 on sunday.
to her the car was a symbol of independence.
Macular degeneration made the decision to stop driving easy.
i pretty much live at my mom's now to help her maintain what independene she has left
or perhaps my wife kicked me out.....
Either one is true.
Please do not rely on neighbors--have seen several instances where the occasional trips to the store turns
into a unpaid caregiver. Family should be doing this not neighbors.
The neighbor is also less likely to keep a strong eye on the parent concerning
deterioration. The neighbor (rightly so) has no authority to step in if things are not going well.

My solution works for me and my mom
if is actually had a life it would be harder
but sadly i do not