July 28th 2024.
A shocking incident has recently been brought to light, where a home aide was caught on camera assaulting an elderly woman with a saucepan. The victim, identified as Dorothy, had placed cameras in her Harlem apartment, where she lives with the assistance of a walker and an oxygen tank. The incident, which occurred on July 21, was witnessed by Dorothy's granddaughters who were horrified to see their beloved relative being attacked by the very person who was supposed to care for her.
According to reports, the healthcare worker was employed by Medflyt at Home Health Care Agency, who are now facing serious backlash for their negligence in hiring such an abusive individual. In the disturbing video, the aide can be heard shouting at Dorothy before throwing objects in her direction and eventually hitting her with a saucepan. The physical assault continued as the victim was repeatedly struck with the pan, leaving her with bruises, potential blood clots, and limited mobility in her arms.
Dorothy's granddaughters, who were forced to watch the horrific ordeal from afar, shared their feelings of helplessness and trauma. Michelle Mitchell, one of the granddaughters, described it as the worst thing she could have ever imagined and a nightmare that she couldn't believe was happening. She also expressed her disbelief at how someone could be so violent towards an elderly person, as if they were trying to beat them to the ground.
Sadly, this is not an isolated incident and highlights the ongoing issue of racial disparities in elder abuse. Studies have shown that older Black individuals are twice as likely to experience emotional and psychological abuse, and they also face higher rates of abuse compared to their white counterparts. This alarming trend must be addressed and action must be taken to protect our vulnerable elderly population.
As for the perpetrator, who is now on the run, her employer, Medflyt, has confirmed that they are working closely with the police to locate her. They have also launched an internal investigation to determine how this individual was hired and what steps can be taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
The fact that no arrests have been made yet is a cause for concern and further emphasizes the need for stricter measures to be put in place to protect the elderly from abuse. It is heartening, however, to see initiatives being taken by the Black community, such as the opening of a senior care center, to combat this issue and provide a safe and supportive environment for our elders.
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