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

Oct 23, 2025

5 min

What are the challenges of a steadily growing elderly inmate population?

Between 2008 and 2022, the number of incarcerated individuals aged 55 and older in U.S. prisons increased by 67%, signaling a major demographic shift. Addressing what are the challenges of a steadily growing elderly inmate population is now a pressing issue for both correctional facilities and broader society.

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Oct 23, 2025

3 min

False: Are elderly first time offenders make up a small percentage of elderly inmates?

False. Contrary to common assumptions, data from the U.S. Sentencing Commission and other research shows that a significant portion of older offenders have less extensive criminal histories, directly contradicting the notion that elderly first time offenders make up a small percentage of elderly inmates.

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Oct 23, 2025

3 min

Is the number of elderly inmates decreasing? An in-depth look at the data

According to a 2025 Johns Hopkins study, the population of incarcerated individuals aged 55 and older in the U.S. grew from 102,700 in 2008 to 171,700 in 2022. This striking data provides a clear answer to the question: Is the number of elderly inmates decreasing? The evidence indicates a significant and sustained increase over recent decades, driven by a complex set of factors.

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