Bexar County caregiver charged with elderly abuse after disturbing video surfaces

by Christopher Hoffman

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said the caregiver, identified as Belinda Garza Edy, 54, was employed by Senior Buddies, a private home health care company that serves clients in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Sheriff Salazar said Garza Edy was aware of a surveillance camera installed inside the victim’s residence but was undeterred. (PHOTO: SBG San Antonio)

SAN ANTONIO - A home health aide in Bexar County has been charged with elderly abuse after video footage appeared to show her abusing a 91-year-old patient suffering from late-stage dementia, according to local authorities.

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said the caregiver, identified as Belinda Garza Edy, 54, was employed by Senior Buddies, a private home health care company that serves clients in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Sheriff Salazar said Garza Edy was aware of a surveillance camera installed inside the victim’s residence but was undeterred.

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said the caregiver, identified as Belinda Garza Edy, 54, was employed by Senior Buddies, a private home health care company that serves clients in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Sheriff Salazar said Garza Edy was aware of a surveillance camera installed inside the victim’s residence but was undeterred. (PHOTO: Bexar County Sheriff Office)

According to investigators and family members, footage showed Garza Edy force-feeding the elderly victim in a manner that caused pain, and at one point, striking the victim across the face.  

The victim’s family, after reviewing the video footage, reported the incident to Senior Buddies’ management, expecting immediate action. Instead, the company reportedly told the family it preferred to handle the matter “internally”, stating that law enforcement would not be notified.

Unsatisfied with the response, the family turned to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, who launched an investigation and filed charges against Garza Edy. The office confirmed that it has also contacted state authorities in connection with the case.

“This is a deeply troubling situation,” Sheriff Salazar said. “We are urging any member of the community who has had interactions with this caregiver or this company and suspects abuse to come forward.”

Anyone with information or concerns about possible elder abuse related to this case is encouraged to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000.

According to its website, Senior Buddies has operated since 2009 and offers in-home elder care in San Antonio, Leon Springs, Fair Oaks, and Boerne. The company has not issued a public statement regarding the incident as of Friday.

Officials with Senior Buddies issued this statement on Sunday:

On Friday, June 20th, 2025, a former caregiver was arrested for elder abuse. In mid-March we were made aware of video footage showing maltreatment of one of our clients by Belinda Eady. We were shocked and outraged by her behavior and immediately removed her from this case and discontinued her employment. We do not tolerate abusive behavior from any of our staff.

Contrary to inaccurate reports that the agency opted to handle this matter internally, the conduct of this caregiver was reported to our state regulating agency, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which is responsible for investigating such matters. Additionally, we provided Ms. Eady’s contact information to law enforcement as requested. We remain in full cooperation with THHSC and law enforcement.

During the decade and a half that Senior Buddies has been serving the senior population of San Antonio and the surrounding areas, we have never had a report or incident of abuse of our clients. This type of conduct does not represent our beliefs or the way we care for our clients. Senior Buddies is dedicated to providing the best and most loving care possible for all of our clients and will continue to care for those in need with dignity, compassion, and respect. 

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