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[quote=Anonymous]My elderly mom is about to turn 92 and lives in another state. She was recently hospitalized and in a rehab. Her reflexes are poor and eyesight is not good, docs recommended not driving. My brother and I took the keys and ordered a copy of the title, so the car could be sold. She has ranted about wanting to drive (to the liquor store no less), other days she agrees that not driving and selling the car is best.

An inlaw was recently in her area and copied her VIN number and has contacted the manufacturer and ordered her a copy of the key for her car. She purposely did not mention it to me until it was a done deal, despite telling me about the visit. When I spoke to the sheriff in her county he said they cannot do anything until or unless she causes an accident. I am kicking myself for being so encouraging re: rehabbing, before she would not have had any ability to drive. Her HHA had ordered her an ID card, her state requires licenses to be turned in if not driving, that is also pending. I don't think that would stop her from doing something she wanted to do anyway.

Also kicking myself for facilitating the returning to her home with a HHA, so she would have someone to drive her places. So worried she will harm herself or others trying to drive. Had we pushed for a facility post rehab none of this would have been in play.

Any solutions here that my brother and I are not seeing? [/quote]

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