| Stay safe! Stay healthy! Surviving old age in prison. | |
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PMID: 9298459 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although elderly inmates form a small minority in the U.S. prison population (6.6%), this number is expected to increase by 2005. Elderly prisoners consist of first-time offenders, habitual offenders, and those who have "aged in place" (received very long sentences at a young age). Violence is an identified stressor affecting the elderly prisoner. This enduring stressor can add to physical deterioration, particularly in the inmate with chronic illness. Violence in prison falls into three categories: prisoner-prisoner, staff-prisoner, or prisoner-staff (Clear & Cole, 1994). Prisoner-prisoner incidents account for the majority of violence within prison systems. The convict in today's prison will use extremes of violence to combat threats to his or her reputation or self-concept of "machismo," or if the inmate feels "disrespected." The aging prisoner may have chronic, pervasive stress levels disguised under a tough veneer, although he or she may no longer be strong enough physically or emotionally to fend off potential attackers. Interventions with elderly prisoners include thorough physical and cognitive assessment, including signs and symptoms of depression or stress related to environmental disturbances. Educational training for correctional staff about age-specific developmental changes is necessary. Building partnerships with community, state, and national organizations can assist elderly inmates in their adjustment to prison and foster successful community release programs. Special care units may be considered for frail elderly inmates or those with chronic health problems. |
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Authors:
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T Smyer; M D Gragert; S LaMere |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services Volume: 35 ISSN: 0279-3695 ISO Abbreviation: J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv Publication Date: 1997 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-10-24 Completed Date: 1997-10-24 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8200911 Medline TA: J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 10-7 Citation Subset: IM; N |
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College of Nursing, Montana State University, Bozeman, USA. |
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Adaptation, Psychological Adult Aged Aging / psychology* Female Health Status* Humans Male Middle Aged Patient Care Team Personality Assessment Prisoners / psychology* Safety* Security Measures Social Environment United States Violence / legislation & jurisprudence, prevention & control |
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