With current sentiment as it is and her being 82, if the workers had defended them selfs , charges would have been filed, lawsuit filed, and maybe jail time for elderly abuse, sometimes it is wise to take a lickin and keep on tickin. Not knowing her state of mind they did the wise thing to take the lickin, let the police and law handle the situation,
With the onset of old timers disease the elderly can become quite violent, Very sad to be elderly and alone,