When is it time for a senior to assess their driving skills? How do you tell Mom it might be time to drive only during daylight hours? How important is driving to maintaining a senior’s independence? How do you objectively assess anyone’s driving skills?

My mom and I often joke about what's going to happen to her when she gets "old" and is unable to take care of herself. I am certainly not taking care of her and have decided my sister can have the honor. Michelle, my 17 year old, does not like these jokes at all. Not one little bit. The thought of me being old and not being able to take care of HER is not something she finds amusing and these jokes with my mom just drive the kid insane. I can understand that, it's a scary thing to think about.