My father died fairly young, 60, but for the last 6 months he was not able to walk unassisted, yet when we'd see a Dr, the first thing he always wanted to know was when would he be able to drive again. I really got an idea then about how his ability to get from point A to point B, and to take care of my mother that way, was so utterly vital to him. As a single person with no kids, I have no idea how I'll deal with not being able to be independent that way. I guess first step will be moving back home to Pittsburgh. My mother lived for 20 yrs after my Dad, and she never drove. She got herself everywhere on public transportation or her two feet. And by everywhere I mean work, the store, and bingo and the horse track. She had the local grocery store deliver the cat litter.