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

[Siwsan]

5. After 3 fender benders in less than 3 months, we removed Mom's car keys from her house

Two happened just after either I or my sister had offered to take her shopping and she said she didn't need anything. Once we left her house, she took off. Fortunately the damage, both of those times, was extremely minor. Once we found out what had been happening, we yanked the keys. It was not a pretty time. She threatned to call the police on us. We suggested that might be a great idea. She could take THEM for a ride to demonstrate her driving skills. At 85, she still insists she will drive again but it won't happen.

For a couple of years we just made it a point to take her shopping, on the weekends and after work, and made her appointments at a convenient time for someone to take her. Now my brother has moved in with her because he's just working part time so taking care of her earns him room and board.

Her license has to be renewed, in person, in February. I have zero doubt that the eye test will do her in and they will be officially taking her license. She will not take that with grace, I can assure you.