Elderly Couple Allegedly Abused by Caregiver in Henderson Flat

Ms. Huang had a harrowing experience when her 91-year-old father needed hospital care for a swollen and painful foot on January 4. The distressing situation unraveled further after her investigation into the cause of his injury.

The elderly man informed the doctor that he had suffered a fall the previous night. Kaya, a 40-year-old domestic worker from Myanmar employed by the family since 2024, confirmed the fall, saying it occurred on January 3. To verify the sequence of events, Ms. Huang reviewed CCTV footage from their three-room flat in Henderson Crescent, where her elderly parents and the caregiver lived.

The footage revealed that her father had fallen at around 3 p.m. on January 3. Shockingly, instead of assisting him, Kaya allegedly left him on the floor and turned her attention to Ms. Huang’s 90-year-old mother. The video showed Kaya dragging the elderly woman into the living room, throttling her neck while she was on the floor, and roughly pushing her onto the sofa.

The situation left Ms. Huang deeply concerned for her parents’ safety. She discovered bruises on her mother’s chin and limbs, which she believes were caused by the alleged manhandling captured on video. For about 20 minutes, the maid appeared to mistreat her mother while her father remained helplessly on the floor.

Disturbed by what she witnessed, Ms. Huang immediately dismissed the caregiver on the same day and lodged a police report against her. She also took her mother to the hospital for a thorough medical examination to assess the injuries.

The ordeal has sparked alarm over the treatment of vulnerable elderly individuals under the care of hired helpers. While domestic workers play a crucial role in caregiving, cases of mistreatment highlight the importance of vigilance, open communication, and the use of tools like CCTV for oversight.

Families hiring caregivers for elderly relatives are reminded to regularly check in, monitor their loved ones’ well-being, and act promptly if they suspect neglect or abuse. Authorities are investigating the case, and Ms. Huang’s family hopes justice will be served.

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