Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation are the 21st century plagues on vulnerable populations like seniors. Because our elder population is growing, unfortunately so is elder abuse. Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. And that's only part of the picture: Experts believe that for every case of elder abuse or neglect reported, as many as 23.5 cases go unreported. (Source: NCEA) We have decided to dedicate a page to Elder Abuse to keep you informed on what is going on locally as well as nationally on this issue. Awareness is increasing, but we have a long way to go to prevent the crimes and to prosecute the perpetrators. Stay informed by visiting this page for updates.

May 30, 2017

Mom, 86, escapes barricaded room, smelling of urine; couple charged

May 30, 2017/ David Coffman

ajc.com

Gwinnett Co. - Bong Le was wrapped in a blanket and smelled of urine when officers found her under a tree not far from her home Wednesday evening, police said.

Just hours later, her daughter, Katie Son, and son-in-law, Christopher Huynh, were charged with elder abuse.

Gwinnett police were called to the 3500 block of Rosecliff Trace in Buford after neighbors spotted Le there.

The 86-year-old had left her home after being barricaded in a room filled with urine, according to a police report. It is not known where Son and Huynh were when Le escaped. Continue Reading