REDWOOD CITY (KRON) — An East Palo Alto woman has been accused of elder abuse for leaving her dependent mother lying in the couch for over a month covered in her own urine and feces.
The suspect is identified as Pamela Neeley, 50, who has been charged with one count of elder abuse for neglecting to care for her 87-year-old mother, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.
According to police officials, a family friend visiting in January discovered the neglect of Neeley’s mother, finding she had slipped off the couch onto the floor.
Paramedics that responded to the scene found the elderly woman malnourished and weighed only 92 pounds. Her body was molded to the couch cushions, which were soaked in urine and feces.
Prosecutors allege Neeley had left her there for more than a month, either without diapers or leaving grossly soiled diapers on her for long periods of time. Police officials determined that she had not been to a doctor for years.
Neeley was scheduled to appear in court this morning for arraignment. She is free on $150,000 bail, prosecutors said.Bay City News contributed to this report.