An elderly woman from Augusta was found in a state of severe neglect last week, prompting her daughter’s arrest.
The 82-year-old was discovered incoherent and physically stuck to her mattress during a medical emergency on Dec. 30 at the home they shared on Rollingwood Drive, authorities said.
When paramedics arrived at the family’s home, they found the woman non-responsive, with her skin literally adhered to the mattress due to untreated bedsores. She was rushed to Wellstar MCG Health, where she was stabilized.
Authorities later arrested 54-year-old Tyrossale Peak, the woman’s daughter, charging her with neglect of a disabled or elderly adult. Peak remained in jail over the weekend without bond.
Investigators revealed that Peak had discontinued hospice care for her mother in June but failed to provide adequate care or maintain a safe living environment. The elderly woman had been left in worsening conditions, with her health rapidly deteriorating.
If convicted of felony neglect, Peak faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $50,000, or both.
