Title: Aging Inmates: The Growing Issue of Elderly Prisoners - Criminal Justice Degree Hub
Headings: Aging Inmates: The Growing Issue of Elderly Prisoners
Aging Inmates: The Growing Issue of Elderly Prisoners
Categories of Aging Offenders
Reasons for Increased Prison Populations
The Cost of Geriatric Inmates
Advocacy for Geriatric Prisoners
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Content: These programs could allow for conditions that monitor the parolee after his or her release from jail. Conditional release programs are especially useful for geriatric inmates who pose a minimal safety risk. Many programs targeted to elderly prisoners became dismantled over the years. Policymakers need to consider the reauthorization of these grants. The cost to care for aging offenders is higher than the price to incarcerate those under the age of 55. Aging behind bars means the prisoners face the same physical decline as anyone who grows older. Aging offenders are prone to mobility issues, dementia, and impaired vision and hearing. Elderly prisoners are also more likely to develop medical conditions like cardiovascular disease. Correctional budgets need to provide older prisoners with access to medical care and accommodations. These accommodations could include ramps and specialized housing.