Friday, June 8, 2012

Mel Gibson's Dad - Allegations of Elder Abuse

Mel Gibson's father -- who filed for divorce Monday -- believes his wife has been abusing him, and Mel has jumped to his dad's aid ... TMZ has learned.

We're told Mel and his family have been tending to 93-year-old Hutton Gibson, who is seriously ill with a panoply of ailments. Hutton is taking a slew of medications for his conditions, but we're told his wife, Teddy Joye (who is in her 70's) believes her husband's family is prolonging his suffering and wants to discontinue all medicines to accelerate his death. She also believes that's what Hutton wants.

We're told Mel has taken the lead to ensure his dad is getting his meds, and believes Joye is guilty of elder abuse by her conduct. Sources say Mel wants Joye out of his dad's house -- stat.

Full Article and Source:
Mel Gibson's Dad - Allegations of Elder Abuse

3 comments:

Thelma said...

I experienced this problem of the family wanting to chase a new friend, long ago. Didn't understand it then, but now I know it's all about money.

Norma said...

I just bet he takes it to court and then everything will be lost.

Friend said...

His wife's behavior is very troubling - wanting to withhold his meds & all. 'Right to life' ideology went berserk. Taken to the extreme by for-profit insurance companies, nursing homes and hospice, with government agencies assenting, 'euthanizing' the elderly and disabled by starving, dehydrating and withholding meds is common. Whether through faux sympathy, ignorance or greedy disregard, it's still wrong. How weird, to be saying "thank you" to Mel Gibson for trying to save his dad's life! What can this court do about his wife's behavior?