Woman Charged With Criminal Neglect in Elder Abuse Case
A woman in Illinois has been charged with criminal neglect following the death of her mother. 53-year-old Brenda Tucker could potentially face up to 5 years in jail if she is convicted in the death of her 82-year-old mother Betty Tucker. According to the report, the prosecutors in this case argued that Tucker did not provide adequate care for her mother and should face criminal penalties for her death.
The investigation into Betty Tucker’s death resulted in a warrant being issued for Brenda Tucker’s arrest. Brenda Tucker is currently free on bond according to the Examiner report.
Elder abuse unfortunately occurs more often than people think. There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs including negligence or direct abuse. In this incident, there is no report on whether Betty Tucker was physically abused or not. Regardless whether there is direct physical or emotional abuse or not, elder abuse can easily be avoided in any situation. If you suspect elder abuse to be taking place either in an elderly individual’s home or in a nursing home facility you should contact your local police department to report the crime.
You should also contact an experienced personal injury attorney if your loved ones have been the victim of any sort of elder abuse. In order to avoid elder abuse, you should always check in with your loved ones if they are staying in a nursing home or assisted living facility. If they are staying in your home and you are unable to properly care for your loved ones, you should contact a reputable nursing home or some other medical facility that will assist in providing proper care. Elder abuse should never occur in any situation and this case demonstrates the effects that elder abuse can have.
For more information on elder abuse, visit the Nursing Home Advocates.
