Bend caregiver arrested on elder abuse charges
Dec 18, 2008
Many such cases go unreported, officials say
By Tony Fuller, KTVZ.COM
A Bend woman has been charged with fourth-degree assault and other charges after she allegedly abused the 85-year old woman she was take care of.
Janet Brashers, 54, of Bend was the in-home care giver for Grayce Morris of Bend, and allegedly caused physical injury to the elderly woman.
If you suspect an elderly person you know of is being abuse you are asked to call the Department of Human Services hotline at (541) 693-2707 or contact the Bend Police Department.
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SOURCE: KTVZ - Bend,OR,USA
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