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  • Gerontology
  • Criminology
  • Social Work

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  • Older adults with prior incarceration face unique challenges.
  • Caregivers play a crucial role in supporting this population.
  • Limited resources exacerbate caregiving difficulties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiences of caregivers supporting formerly incarcerated older adults.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators in the caregiving process.
  • To inform the development of support resources.

Main Methods:

  • Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews.
  • 11 caregivers participated in the study.

Main Results:

  • Prior incarceration and aging create barriers to housing, employment, and benefits.
  • Caregivers assist with life skills, service navigation, and aging-related issues.
  • Building trust is difficult due to care recipients' past trauma.

Conclusions:

  • Caregivers are essential but face substantial challenges and resource limitations.
  • A resource guide was developed to aid caregivers.
  • Local programs and policies are needed to address caregiver needs.