Ask Amy: Elder mom should yield, and stop driving

Both the AARP (AARP.org) and AAA (seniordriving.AAA.com) offer safe driving courses for older drivers, both in-person and online.

On the AAA site I reviewed the online “self-assessment,” which your mother should take a look at.

AAA also has a state-by-state listing of driver’s license renewal laws; if your mother is changing states, she should check the regulations regarding renewing her license.

For senior drivers, most states seem to require in-person (not online or mail) renewal, with a vision test.

Please understand how challenging it is to surrender driving privileges.

Let your mother know that you realize this is very hard. Assure her that you will find and/or provide reliable transportation for her.

I have heard from many people over the years who — when all else fails — essentially disable the car.

Also, work with your mother on ways to increase her computer visibility. There are online (and keyboard) “fixes” for vision-impaired people.

Dear Amy: My sister-in-law, “Julie,” has intentionally lied in order to receive Medicaid to pay for her pregnancy.

She has a work-from-home job making a mid-level salary, and her live-in boyfriend also works full time and contributes to the household.