Here's the scenario...Moved into a quiet suburban neighborhood about 3 and a half years ago. What few neighbors I have on this dead end street are all older, quiet people, and we all pretty much keep to ourselves. Last summer we first heard one neighbor, who is a middle aged man who lives with his very elderly mother, screaming VERY loudly. We were not eavesdropping, mind you, he was screaming so loudly that we could clearly make out what he was saying. Things like "I hate you", "why do you keep doing that when you know it make me mad", doors slamming,etc. Judging by the amount of beer cans in the recycle bin every other week, we think he's a pretty heavy drinker. This has happened numerous times since, and I'm kind of stuck for what to do. I don't want to meddle, but I fear for the welfare of this poor old lady. And if you ask me, when you scream that loudly, you are making your business everyone else's business. Thoughts?
2006-11-28 04:38:41 · 8 answers · asked by My Dog Rowdy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I agree with everyone else, this needs to be reported. Dependent adults are just as vulnerable as dependent children.
To be more specific, call the Social Services Dept. of the county in which you live and ask to speak with Adult Proctective Services or the agency that handles dependent adults. You can remain anonymous.
The lady might resent interference, however, please understand this is all she might know. I've had to do this once, and I am ever so glad I did. It saved her life!
2006-11-28 04:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by jr95667 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really is a risky subject. bypass to the media. The media has a duty to illustrate crimes hostile to the elderly and our helpless hairy acquaintances. bypass to the State lawyer typical he has a duty to over see police misconduct. I heard about the abuse from a pal who lives by time-honored Heights college. The fence vandalsim has been on-going for a even as. My heart is going out to this undesirable elderly female. It appears like a real resources scam to thieve resources. Now with a label of "doubtlessly risky" for her canines this female is being set up to develop into homeless. attraction to the important of the school and the father and mother of the children who've taken the phobia to the subsequent element. the school youngsters have made it a sport to stroll abode from college and throw issues on the canines and female. that's against the law do no longer provide up. No city has the right to victimize the elderly. safe practices cameras are a neccessity. i will fix the fence after cameras are put in. contact human being shielding amenities and the lady's church leaders have human beings such as her then telephone the Billings Police Dept.
2016-11-29 21:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abuse of an elderly parent is, unfortunately, a very real problem in this country. Instead of honoring the elderly and giving them the respect and love they have earned, many people view them as burdens to be resented.
Ask yourself - would you hesitate to call in the authorities if the victim was a defenseless child? The frail elderly are just as defenseless and need the same protection. If I were you, I would call your local social services department and ask what you should do.
2006-11-28 04:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by dingobluefoot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would DEFINITELY report it ASAP. Better to be safe than sorry and I'm sure you can keep your report anonymous. If this came to a head and it got out there that you had suspected something wrong and DIDN'T report it, then you could really be in trouble for not saying anything, too. Who knows? You may end up being this poor old woman's hero(ine)!
2006-11-28 04:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anne C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact Social services and let them check it out.You never know, She could be in a really bad situation.If not, Social Services will leave them alone.Sometimes we have to be "nosey" for the sake of others.I hope everything turns out OK
2006-11-28 04:43:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact an elders affairs agency. You can do this anonymously. If you don't, and things get worse, you may see an ambulance picking her up, could you live with yourself knowing there was something that could have been done?
2006-11-28 04:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by us5we2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact Senior services in your area, or contact the local police dept and ask them to investigate!!
2006-11-28 04:53:35 · answer #7 · answered by SICKO 2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time it happens, contact the police. They'll come out and check on things...
2006-11-28 04:48:13 · answer #8 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋