We have to take a vision test to renew our license, but only once every either 5 or 10 years, I forget which. My license has said "corrective lenses required" since the first drivers' license I got.

The woman's family may not have know she was out and about. It is impossible to know. Having a loved one with diminishing mental capacity is one of the hardest things people have to deal with. Time and again you hear, "I just turned my back for a minute ..." from caring, conscientious caregivers ... and there are many elders who live alone, and have no family nearby.

I am glad the employee prevented her from driving. I bet someone watched from inside the store periodically to make sure she wasn't going anywhere ...

I am sure the woman now has at least social services people checking on her, as well as medical folks. Sorry the EMTs were less than polite, but anybody can have a bad day.