Is My Dad Being Neglected

**Worried DAD** · 11-07-2007, 04:09 PM

My dad has had brain surgery 3 times now in the last year 1 time being in the last month Oct 07. His wife (not my mother) of only 2 years dont seem to care much about him. He has seizures (spelled wrong??) and he falls and hits the floor and she lets him lay there while having his seizure until he is able to get up. It was 20 minutes the last time. They come home from the doctor and he was hurting and couldnt get out of the car so she left him in the car in the garage for who knows how long. Could something be done about this? We feel like she is just waiting on him to die so she can collect. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

**seniorjudge** · 11-07-2007, 04:11 PM

I would contact the bureaucrats in the county where pa lives who are charged with protecting old folks.

**Worried DAD** · 11-08-2007, 05:52 PM

I really was hoping for more input on this matter. It is serious!! Thanks

**Mr. Knowitall** · 11-08-2007, 08:02 PM

When you posted, you were reminded that laws are different in each state. You were also instructed to tell us your state. As you chose not to follow that instruction, we cannot tell you the laws of your state or direct you to resources in your state.

**Worried DAD** · 11-10-2007, 05:32 AM

Im sorry, I didnt even think about that. He is in Georgia. Thanks in advance

**aaron** · 11-10-2007, 05:52 AM

Georgia's Department of Human Resources says,

Quoting Elder Abuse & Prevention

Elder Abuse and Prevention provides services to identify, prevent and treat elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. Elder abuse is one of the most unrecognized and under-reported crimes. Many abuse victims don't realize it, don't know what to do about it or are too afraid to report their abuse or neglect.

Program goals are to