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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 23, 2025

5 min

Understanding the crisis: Why is the population of older people who are incarcerated growing?

According to the ACLU, the population of incarcerated people aged 55 or older surged dramatically from just 3% in 1991 to 15% in 2021. Answering the question of **why is the population of older people who are incarcerated growing** involves examining decades of policy shifts and social factors.

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Oct 23, 2025

3 min

What happens to very old prisoners? Understanding geriatric care and end-of-life incarceration

By 2030, as much as one-third of the U.S. prison population could be over 50, creating a significant demographic shift. This trend forces a critical examination of the question: What happens to very old prisoners? As the number of elderly inmates rises, so does the strain on an already overwhelmed correctional system.

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Oct 20, 2025

4 min

What happens when inmates get old? Addressing the Aging Prison Population

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the number of inmates aged 55 and older in U.S. state and federal prisons is growing rapidly. This demographic shift presents unique and complex challenges for the correctional system, necessitating specialized care and facilities to address the needs of an aging population.

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