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Forget me not: dementia in prison.

Tina Maschi1, Jung Kwak, Eunjeong Ko

  • 1Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, 113 West 60th Street, NY 10023, USA. tmaschi@fordham.edu

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The number of older adults with dementia in U.S. prisons is increasing, yet they lack adequate care. Urgent, interdisciplinary efforts are needed to improve services and support for this neglected population.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The U.S. prison population includes a rapidly growing number of older adults with dementia.
  • This demographic faces neglect and inadequate medical and mental health care within correctional facilities.
  • Prisons are not designed to accommodate the specific needs of individuals with dementia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To raise awareness of the experiences of incarcerated individuals with dementia.
  • To stimulate discussion, research, and advocacy for this overlooked group.
  • To identify gaps in current services and programs for dementia care in prisons.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the current literature on dementia in U.S. prisons.
  • Analysis of risk factors for dementia within the prison population.

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  • Examination of the prison environment's impact on individuals with dementia.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant increase in older adults with dementia in U.S. prisons.
    • High prevalence of dementia risk factors among incarcerated individuals.
    • Current services and programs for dementia in prisons are insufficient.

    Conclusions:

    • There is an urgent need for proactive, interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care.
    • Development of an evidence-based continuum of care is essential.
    • Priority areas for practice, policy, and research are proposed for gerontological responses.