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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, what is her social life like? Does she have friends? [/quote]

Oops, hit submit too soon. I have a very similar situation, down to the working from home husband. She does drive but only in a 3 mile radius. My MIL was starting to get upset about little things her husband does and was hyper focusing on it, because he was her only outlet. I reminded her that she used to be more active - eg, volunteer at her kids' schools when they were younger, meet local friends (most have moved out of her driving radius).

I would think about what she values. What would she agree she's missing out on? Is there one small thing you could help her do? (Eg, our school system has a program for grandparents to volunteer. I've convinced my MIL to volunteer there. It's not walking distance but not far. Or, does she have a friend she wants to visit?)

Agree with PPs about using Uber. Maybe take it with her a few times. Maybe she could take a driving class, but if she has never driven, it seems like a lot to pick up at an older age. [/quote]

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