From our media partners at WOOD TV8... GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The family of Marjorie Meyering was going through what so many families go through as their mother was becoming less able to take care of herself due to Alzheimer’s, they needed to place her somewhere safe.
They decided on Life House Crystal Springs in Gaines Township — they now say it is a decision they regret.
For months in 2014, the 88-year-old woman complained to her family about suffering abuse at the hands of staff at the home.
An undated courtesy photo of Marjorie Meyering.
In 2015, 24 Hour News 8 talked to David Meyering, one of the woman’s sons, about when he discovered the alleged abuse.
“We started to notice a lot of phone calls and complaints coming into us, telling us about some strange and weird stories like someone is throwing shoes at her and throwing water on her,” Meyering said. “And she’s crying and wants to get out of there so badly.”
“I think the worst part about it all was that we didn’t believe her, that’s what hurts us kids so much.”
The family was assured that her complaints were unfounded and because she suffered from Alzheimer’s, they were not able to know what was true or a result of the disease.
Eventually an employee at the home told them to believe their mother’s seemingly outlandish tales.
Soon, police were involved in the investigation.
Attorneys for all sides said there would be no comment. That often means a settlement is at hand.
Marjorie Meyering was moved to another facility and she died in June.
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